José María Pérez de Urdininea facts for kids

Quick facts for kids José María Pérez de Urdininea
3rd President of Bolivia
Acting
In office 18 April 1828 – 2 August 1828
Preceded by	Antonio José de Sucre
Succeeded by	José Miguel de Velasco (acting)
Other offices Minister of War In office 15 August 1855 – 9 September 1857 President Jorge Córdova Preceded by Luciano Alcoreza (as Senior Officer of the Ministry of War) Succeeded by Gregorio Pérez In office 4 October 1843 – 14 October 1843 President José Ballivián Preceded by Manuel Zagárnaga Succeeded by José María Silva In office 27 September 1841 – 16 June 1842 President José Ballivián Preceded by Carlos Medinacelli Succeeded by Eusebio Guilarte In office 9 December 1827 – 2 August 1828 President Antonio José de Sucre Preceded by Francisco Burdett O'Connor Succeeded by José Miguel de Velasco Secretary General In office 27 September 1841 – 18 October 1841 President José Ballivián Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office dissolved Governor of San Juan Acting In office 19 January 1822 – 10 January 1823 Preceded by José Antonio Sánchez de Arce Succeeded by Salvador María del Carril
Personal details
Born	José María Pérez de Urdininea (1784-10-31)31 October 1784 near Luribay, Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata (now Bolivia)
Died	4 November 1865(1865-11-04) (aged 81) La Paz, Bolivia
Spouse	Josefa Terrazas
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José María Pérez de Urdininea (born October 31, 1784 – died November 4, 1865) was an important military leader and politician from Bolivia. He became the third president of Bolivia in 1828. He was the first Bolivian president who was born in Bolivia itself. Even though he was president for only three months, he held many other key jobs in the Bolivian government. This included serving as the Minister of War for several years.

Early Life and Independence

Growing Up and Fighting for Freedom

José María Pérez de Urdininea was born on October 31, 1784. His birthplace was a large farm called Anquioma, near a town called Luribay. He first studied at a school in La Paz and then later in Cochabamba.

In 1809, he joined the fight for Bolivia's independence from Spain. He fought in a battle called the Battle of Huaqui. After being hurt, he went to Argentina. There, he joined the army led by Manuel Belgrano. He fought in important battles like the Battle of Tucumán and the Battle of Salta. From 1811 to 1821, he served under other famous Argentine leaders. These included José Rondeau, Martín Miguel de Güemes, and José de San Martín.

Governor and Royalist Surrender

From 1822 to 1823, Pérez de Urdininea served as the Governor of San Juan Province in Argentina. He helped create an army of 500 men. This army was led by José María Paz. Their goal was to enter and fight in Upper Peru (which is now Bolivia).

In early 1825, he worked with Juan Antonio Álvarez de Arenales. Arenales was the Governor of Salta. Together, they received the surrender of the last Spanish royalist leader. This happened in the area of Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata.

Becoming President of Bolivia

Serving as Acting President

Antonio José de Sucre, who was the first president of Bolivia, brought Pérez de Urdininea into the Bolivian Army. On December 9, 1827, Sucre made him the Minister of War. Later, he became the President of the Council of Ministers.

Because of these roles, he took charge of the government on April 18, 1828. This happened after President Sucre was injured during an army uprising. Pérez de Urdininea was accused of not stopping an invasion by Agustín Gamarra. After this, he left public life for over ten years. He went to live on one of his estates.

Later Military Service and Death

In 1838, Marshal Andrés de Santa Cruz brought him back into the army. Santa Cruz was then the President of Bolivia. He was also the Protector of the Peru–Bolivian Confederation. Pérez de Urdininea took part in the Battle of Yungay. This battle led to the end of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation.

He served as Minister of War again in later governments. He held this position during the time of José Ballivián in 1843. He also served under Jorge Córdova from 1855 to 1857. José María Pérez de Urdininea passed away on November 4, 1865.

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In Spanish: José María Pérez de Urdininea para niños