Manuel Belgrano facts for kids

Manuel José Joaquín del Corazón de Jesús Belgrano (3 June 1770 – 20 June 1820) was an Argentine lawyer, general, politician, economist and journalist. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His parents were Domenico Belgrano Peri, he was Italian; and María Josefa González Casero, she was born in Buenos Aires but her family was from Santiago del Estero. He had 8 brothers and 7 sisters. His children were called Pedro Rosas y Belgrano and Manuela Mónica Belgrano. He studied Laws in Salamanca and Valladolid. He also studied Latin, Philosophy and Theology. He was a member of the

"Primera Junta" and he participated in May Revolution. He created the Flag of Argentina on 27 February,1812. He was a great defender of colonialism and freedom of expression. He fought in the wars of Independence against the Spanish Army. He met José de San Martín, who became Commander in Chief of the Army of the North in January, 1814.

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Juan José Castelli shared with his cousin Belgrano the work in the Consulate and in journalism.
Belgrano supported the aspirations of Carlota Joaquina de Borbón.
The Open Cabildo on 22 May 1810, by Pedro Subercaseaux
Argentine armies heading to Paraguay (December 1810 – March 1811.
First use of the Flag of Argentina
Blessing of the Flag of Argentina at Jujuy
The Battle of Salta, by Arístides Papi
Meeting of Belgrano and José de San Martín at the Yatasto relay
Manuel Belgrano holds the Flag of Argentina
Encarnación Ezcurra adopted Belgrano's son.
Belgrano's monument in Plaza de Mayo Square, Buenos Aires.Sculptor: Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Historia de Belgrano y de la Independencia Argentina, biography of Manuel Belgrano written by Bartolomé Mitre