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Marcos Paz
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| Vice President of Argentina | |
| In office October 12, 1862 – January 2, 1868 |
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| President | Bartolomé Mitre |
| Preceded by | Juan Esteban Pedernera |
| Succeeded by | Adolfo Alsina |
| Acting President of Argentina | |
| In office June 12, 1865 – January 2, 1868 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1813 San Miguel de Tucumán |
| Died | January 2, 1868 (aged 54–55) Buenos Aires |
| Spouse | Micaela Cascallares |
| Relations | Agustina Paz de Roca(Sister) Alejo Julio Argentino Roca(Nephew) |
Marcos Paz was an important Argentine politician who lived from 1813 to 1868. He served as the Governor of both Córdoba and Tucumán provinces. He was also an Argentine Senator. Most notably, he became the Vice President of Argentina in 1862 and held this position until he passed away.
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Marcos Paz: A Key Argentine Leader
Early Life and Education
Marcos Paz was born in 1813 in Tucumán, Argentina. His family was well-known in the area. His father, Juan Bautista Paz, was a lawyer and legislator. He even served as a deputy governor for the province many times. Marcos's brother, Gregorio Paz, became a general.
Marcos Paz studied hard and earned a law degree in 1834. He later married Micaela Cascallares, whose father was a wealthy landowner. They settled down together in Buenos Aires.
Political Beginnings
After a major political change in 1852, Marcos Paz joined forces with Justo José de Urquiza. They were fighting against Bartolomé Mitre's forces in Buenos Aires. Paz became an assistant to Colonel Hilario Lagos during this time. However, their efforts to take over Buenos Aires were not successful.
Governor and National Unity
In 1858, Paz was elected as the Governor of Tucumán. He played a part in the San José de Flores Pact in 1859. This agreement was very important because it helped bring Argentina's provinces together as one nation.
After this, Paz was elected to a special meeting in 1860. This meeting created the first changes to the Constitution of Argentina. He then helped General Wesceslao Paunero, who was sent by Mitre to talk with other provincial leaders. Paz even served briefly as Governor of Córdoba from December 1861 to March 1862.
Becoming Vice President
Bartolomé Mitre, who had once been Paz's opponent, became friends with him during earlier talks. Mitre chose Paz to be his running mate for the 1862 elections. Mitre had gained a lot of power for Buenos Aires after winning the Battle of Pavón in 1861.
By choosing Paz, who had supported the Argentine Confederation, Mitre hoped to calm down provinces that wanted to be separate from Buenos Aires. Mitre and Paz won the election with everyone's support. This made Marcos Paz the Vice President of Argentina.
Acting President and Legacy
During the Paraguayan War, President Mitre was away leading the allied forces. Marcos Paz stepped in and served as the acting president. Sadly, he died in office on January 2, 1868, in Buenos Aires. He was a victim of a serious illness called Cholera. Because of this, Mitre had to return to Argentina to continue his role as president.
Today, an administrative area in Buenos Aires Province, called the Marcos Paz Partido, is named after him. Its main town, Marcos Paz, also carries his name.
See also
In Spanish: Marcos Paz para niños
