Bernardino Rivadavia
Bernardino Rivadavia | |
|---|---|
| 1st President of Argentina | |
| In office February 8, 1826 – June 27, 1827 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Gregorio de Las Heras (Governor of Buenos Aires) |
| Succeeded by | Vicente López |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 20, 1780 Buenos Aires, Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata |
| Died | September 2, 1845 (aged 65) Cádiz, Spain |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Political party | Unitarian Party |
| Spouse(s) | Juana del Pino y Vera Mujica |
| Children | José Joaquín (1810-1887), Constancia (1812-1816), Bernardino Donato (1814-1881) and Martín (1823-1885) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Bernardino de la Trinidad González Rivadavia (May 20, 1780 – September 2, 1845) was the first President of Argentina, then called the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata, from February 8, 1826 to June 27, 1827. He was born in Buenos Aires on May 20, 1780. Rivadavia resigned and was succeeded by Vicente López y Planes.