Hipólito Vieytes facts for kids
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Hipólito Vieytes
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| Born | 13 August 1762 San Antonio de Areco, Argentina |
| Died | October 5, 1815 (aged 53) San Fernando, Argentina |
| Spouse | Josefa Torres |
| Profession | businessman, newspaperman and politician |
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Juan Hipólito Vieytes (born August 6, 1762, in San Antonio de Areco, Argentina – died October 5, 1815, in San Fernando, Argentina) was an important Argentine businessman, writer, and soldier. He played a big part in Argentina's fight for independence.
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The Life of Hipólito Vieytes
Early Life and Family
When Hipólito Vieytes was a young child, his family moved to Buenos Aires. He and his brother went to a special school called Colegio Real de San Carlos, run by the Jesuits.
Later, he married Josefa Torres. They adopted two children, Carlota Joaquina and José Benjamín. His son, José Benjamín, later became a doctor in 1827.
A Smart Businessman
Vieytes started his career as a very successful businessman. He owned a soap factory with his partner, Nicolás Rodríguez Peña. This factory wasn't just for making soap! It became a secret meeting place for people who wanted to change how Argentina was governed. These people were called "conspirators." They were part of a group known as the "Patriotic Society." Famous leaders like Belgrano, Castelli, Moreno, Paso, and French met there before the May Revolution in 1810.
A Voice for Change
Hipólito Vieytes was also a newspaperman. He started the second newspaper ever published in Buenos Aires. It was called "Semanario de agricultura, industria y comercio" (which means "Weekly news on agriculture, industry and commerce"). This newspaper helped share ideas about farming, business, and trade with the public.
A Leader in the Revolution
Vieytes was a brave soldier too. He helped defend Buenos Aires when the British tried to invade the Río de la Plata region. He even became a captain during these battles.
In 1810, he strongly supported the May Revolution. This was a very important event when people in Buenos Aires decided to form their own government. Vieytes helped the local council, known as the Cabildo. He was given the job of war auditor, which meant he checked how the war was being run. However, he was later removed from this role because he refused to take part in the execution of Santiago de Liniers.
After Mariano Moreno passed away, Hipólito Vieytes took his place as the secretary for the Primera Junta. This was the first independent government of Argentina. He served in this important role until 1811.
Remembering Hipólito Vieytes
Today, Hipólito Vieytes is remembered in many ways. There are streets and schools named after him in Buenos Aires. You can also find places named in his honor in his hometown of San Antonio de Areco.
See also
In Spanish: Hipólito Vieytes para niños
