Justo Jose de Urquiza

ModernGeneralArgentina1801 — 1870

Entre Rios caudillo who defeated Rosas.

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Quick Facts

Born

1801

Died

1870

Country

Argentina

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)70

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score54.9

Justo Jose de Urquiza — Complete Timeline

1852 AD

Defeated Juan Manuel de Rosas at the Battle of CaserosWar

Urquiza, leading the Grand Army of the Argentine Confederation and allied with Brazilian and Uruguayan forces, defeated Rosas at the Battle of Caseros. Rosas fled to Britain, ending his 17-year dictatorship over Argentina.

BattleRosasCivil War

Impact: national

Became Provisional Director of the Argentine ConfederationPolitical Action◆ Major

After Caseros, Urquiza assumed the role of Provisional Director of the Argentine Confederation, tasked with reorganizing the country. He called for a constitutional convention and sought to establish a federal system.

LeadershipConfederationConstitution

Impact: nationalconstructive

1853 AD

Promulgated the Constitution of 1853Reform

Urquiza oversaw the drafting and promulgation of the Argentine Constitution of 1853, which established a federal republic. The constitution was based on the U.S. model and remains the foundation of Argentina's legal system.

ConstitutionFederalismLaw

Impact: nationalconstructive

1861 AD

Defeated at the Battle of PavónWar◆ Major

Urquiza's forces were defeated by Bartolom

BattleCivil WarUnification

Impact: nationaltragic

1870 AD

Assassinated at his palacePolitical Action◆ Major

Urquiza was assassinated in his palace in Palacio San Jos

AssassinationFederalismViolence

Impact: nationaltragic