Colegio del Uruguay facts for kids

Quick facts for kids College of Uruguay Colegio del Uruguay
Address
Gral. Justo José de Urquiza 25. Concepción del Uruguay , Entre Ríos
Information
Founded	July 28, 1849; 175 years ago (1849-07-28)
Rector	Ramon Cieri

The Colegio del Uruguay (also known as the Colegio Superior del Uruguay «Justo José de Urquiza») is an important school in Argentina. It was started by Justo José de Urquiza, who was the Governor of Entre Ríos, on July 28, 1849. This school was special because it was the first in Argentina to be secular (meaning it wasn't linked to any specific religion) and free (meaning students didn't have to pay to attend). Today, about 1200 students go to this college.

The college is located in the city of Concepción del Uruguay, in the Province of Entre Ríos. Its historic building was built in 1851. Sadly, the college was attacked in 1870 during a conflict called Jordán's rebellion. In 1942, the building was recognized as a national historical monument because of its importance. For its 150th birthday in 1999, the building was rebuilt and turned into a museum called the College Historical Museum. The college is now part of the Autonomous University of Entre Ríos.

Famous Students

Many important people have studied at the Colegio del Uruguay. Here are some of them:

• Julio Argentino Roca: He became the President of Argentina twice, from 1880 to 1886 and again from 1898 to 1904.
• Victorino de la Plaza: Another former student who became President of Argentina from 1914 to 1916.
• Arturo Frondizi: He also served as President of Argentina from 1958 to 1962.
• Juan Bautista Egusquiza: He became the President of Paraguay from 1894 to 1898.
• Benigno Ferreira: Another former student who became President of Paraguay from 1906 to 1908.
• Hortensio Quijano: He was the Vice President of Argentina from 1946 to 1952.
• Antonio Sagarna: He became a Minister of the Supreme Court in Argentina, serving from 1928 to 1947.
• Olegario Víctor Andrade: A well-known journalist, poet, and writer.
• Eduardo Wilde: He was a physician, politician, and writer.
• Fray Mocho: A famous journalist and writer.
• Arturo Sampay: He was a key person in writing the Argentine Constitution of 1949.
• Teresa Ratto: She was the second woman in Argentina to become a doctor. This was a big achievement for women at that time.
• Domingo Liotta: A physician known for his work in medicine.
• Gustavo Sylvestre: A modern journalist and political expert.

College Leaders (Deans)

The college has had many leaders, called deans, over the years. These deans helped shape the school and its education.

• Lorenzo Jordana (1849–1851): He was a teacher from Spain. His classes were the start of the college.
• Alberto Larroque (1854–1864): A French lawyer who led the college for a long time.
• Samuel Storrow Higginson (1867–1870): He was a chaplain (a religious leader) from the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was brought to the college by Domingo Faustino Sarmiento. He left after the college was attacked.
• Clodomiro Quiroga (1875–1880): He used to be the director of a national library for teachers.
• Honorio Leguizamón (1880–1888): He worked to have more Argentine teachers at the school.
• José Benjamín Zubiaur (1892–1899): He was a very important person in sports history. He was one of the first members of the International Olympic Committee. He also believed that physical education was important for children.
• Eduardo Tibiletti (1910–1920): He was a former student of the college. He later became the Governor of Entre Ríos.
• José Haedo (1921–1938): During his time, the college's historic building was rebuilt, keeping only its original front.
• Felipe Texier (1948–1952): He was a history teacher at the college before becoming dean. He left when he was elected Governor of Entre Ríos.
• Aracely Latorre (1978–1979): She was the first woman to be a dean of the college.
• Eduardo Julio Giqueaux (1979–2011): He was a philosophy teacher at the college and served as dean for a very long time.
• Celia D'Angelo (2011–2014): A psychologist who was dean for a few years.
• Ramon Cieri (2018–present): He is the current dean and used to be a history teacher at the college.

Images for kids

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  Alberto Larroque, a French doctor of law and former dean.

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  Eugenio Mauguin, an interim dean who died from cholera.

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  Samuel Storrow Higginson, a Harvard alumni and chaplain.

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  Clodomiro Quiroga, an English teacher and former dean.

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  Honorio Leguizamón, a dean who focused on nationalizing teachers.

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  José Benjamín Zubiaur, a member of the first International Olympic Committee.

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  Dermidio Carreño, a former Governor of La Rioja.

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  Eduardo Tibiletti, a former student and later Governor of Entre Ríos.

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  José Haedo, dean during the rebuilding of the historic building.

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  Felipe Texier, a history teacher who became dean and then governor.

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  Ernesto Maxit, a former law student and dean.

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  Eduardo Julio Giqueaux, a philosophy teacher and long-serving dean.

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  Celia D'Angelo, the first female dean of the college.

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  Claudia Musco, a former vice-dean who served as interim dean.

See also

In Spanish: Colegio del Uruguay para niños