Fernando Casós Flores ( Trujillo; –

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; ) was a Peruvian politician and writer. He played an important role in the

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against

José Balta José Balta y Montero (25 April 1814 – 26 July 1872) was a Peruvian soldier and politician who served as the 19th President of Peru from 1868 to 1872. He was the son of John Balta Bru and Agustina Montero Casafranca. In 1865, he aided Ma ...

in 1872, serving as

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of the country during the short presidency of Tomás Gutiérrez. After the violent events of July 26 and 27, Casós resigned and sought refuge in France's diplomatic mission, later emigrating to Chile where he defended his actions through his book, ''Defensa de Fernando Casós''.

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1828 births 1881 deaths People from Trujillo, Peru College of Our Lady of Guadalupe alumni National University of San Marcos alumni Members of the Senate of Peru 19th-century Peruvian politicians {{Peru-politician-stub

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