Matías Ramos Mejía facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Matías Ramos Mejía
Portrait of Matías Ramos Mejía, c. 1860.
Personal details
Born	1810 Buenos Aires, Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata
Died	1885 Tapiales, Argentina
Nationality	Argentine
Political party	Unitarian
Occupation	Army Politician
Profession	Military
Military service
Branch/service	Argentine Army
Years of service	c.1827-1874
Rank	Colonel
Battles/wars	Argentine Civil Wars

Matías Ramos Mejía (born February 24, 1810 – died June 11, 1885) was an important Argentine military leader. He held the rank of Colonel in the army. He was involved in several major events in Argentina's history. For example, he took part in a political uprising in 1828 led by Juan Lavalle. He also joined a fight for change in 1839 called the "Freemen of the South" rebellion. Later, he fought in the Paraguayan War, a big conflict in South America. Matías Ramos Mejía was also the father of a famous historian named José María Ramos Mejía.

Who Was Matías Ramos Mejía?

Matías Ramos Mejía was born in Buenos Aires, which is now the capital city of Argentina. His parents were Francisco Ramos Mejía and María Antonia de Segurola.

Family Connections

Matías came from important families in Buenos Aires. His wife was María Francisca Madero. Her parents, Juan José Madero and María del Carmen Viaña, also belonged to well-known and respected families of the time.

His grandfather, Gregorio Ramos Mejía, was a notable politician from Seville, Spain. He held an important position in Buenos Aires as a "perpetual regidor." This meant he was a council member for life, helping to govern the city.

A Life in the Military

Matías Ramos Mejía spent many years serving in the Argentine Army. He was a soldier from around 1827 until 1874. His military career included fighting in the Argentine Civil Wars, which were a series of conflicts within Argentina. He also participated in the Paraguayan War, a large war that involved several South American countries.