JULIO ARGENTINO ROCA

Argentine general and politician, born in San Miguel de Tucumán on July 17, 1843.

After finishing his military career in Uruguay, he enlisted in the army of General Urquiza and fought in the battles of Cepeda and Pavón in the course of the struggle against the tyranny of Rosas.

He led the military campaign called Dessert Expedition, with which he ended the advances of Indians in the center of the country.

He was President of the Republic during two terms: 1880-1885 and 1989-1904.

Julio Argentino Roca is considered one of the most influential personalities in Argentine political life during late last century.