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José Santos Ramírez
José Santos Ramírez (c. 1790 – 1851) was an Argentine soldier for a long time in the militia of Mendoza Province, and was involved on the Federalist side in several of the Argentine Civil Wars. Early years José Santos Ramírez was born in San Luis, Argentina around 1790. He settled at a young age in the city of Mendoza. In 1812 he was appointed secretary to the governor of Mendoza, Colonel José Bolaños, who influenced him to join the provincial militia. He served for many years in the forces guarding the southern border of the province. In 1829, with the rank of lieutenant colonel, Ramírez joined the Federalist army under Colonel José Félix Aldao, campaigned against the Unitarian General José María Paz and fought in the Battle of La Tablada. Returning from that engagement he fought in the Battle of Pilar. He saved the life of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, whom he disguised as a slave when Aldao sent for the prisoners of that battle to execute them. He made a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Luis, Argentina
San Luis () is the capital city of San Luis Province in the Cuyo, Argentina, Cuyo region of Argentina. It is also the seat of the Juan Martín de Pueyrredón Department. City information Points of interest in the city include the Park of the Nations, the neoclassical cathedral, a number of museums, including the Dora Ochoa De Masramón Provincial Museum, and examples of colonial architecture. A number of landmarks honour the Argentine War of Independence, as well. Independence Park features an equestrian monument to General José de San Martín, liberator of Argentina, Chile and Peru. Nearby Pringles Plaza honours Colonel Juan Pascual Pringles, one of San Martín's chief adjutants and, briefly, Governor of San Luis Province. Fishing in the nearby Lake Potrero de los Funes, and other locations, is also popular. The Sierra de las Quijadas National Park is located from the city. Solar Power Located just outside the city is the Solar power park Caldenes del Oeste. Transport Nat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |