Miguel Ángel Juárez Celman Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Miguel Juárez Celman


10th President of Argentina
In office October 12, 1886 – August 6, 1890
Vice President	Carlos Pellegrini
Preceded by	Julio A. Roca
Succeeded by	Carlos Pellegrini
Governor of Córdoba
In office May 17, 1880 – May 17, 1883
Preceded by	Antonio del Viso
Succeeded by	Gregorio Gavier

Personal details
Born	Miguel Ángel Juárez Celman September 29, 1844 Córdoba, Argentina
Died	April 14, 1909(1909-04-14) (aged 64) Arrecifes, Argentina
Resting place	La Recoleta Cemetery Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nationality	Argentina
Political party	National Autonomist Party
Spouse	Benedicta Elisa Funes
Children	Girls: Rosario, Elisa Clara, Clara Carmen, Eloisa Ignacia, Mercedes Mariana Boys: Miguel Angel, Tomás Antonio, Julio Jorge, Carlos Ricardo.
Alma mater	National University of Córdoba
Profession	Lawyer
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Miguel Ángel Juárez Celman (born September 29, 1844 – died April 14, 1909) was an Argentine lawyer and politician. He served as the President of the Nation from October 12, 1886, until he resigned on August 6, 1890.

His political journey was greatly influenced by his relative, Julio Argentino Roca. Roca helped him start his career in government. Juárez Celman strongly believed that the government and the church should be separate. He was also a liberal thinker from a well-known family.

As president, he started many public works projects, like building roads and buildings. However, he faced challenges keeping the country's economy stable. He also had strong disagreements with a powerful political group called the Civic Union Party, led by Leandro N. Alem. After a major uprising called the Revolución del Parque, he managed to stop it. But he was then forced to step down from his job and left politics.

Early Life and Career
- Becoming a Lawyer and Politician
- Beliefs and Ideas
President of Argentina
Later Life
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Early Life and Career

Becoming a Lawyer and Politician

Miguel Juárez Celman was born in Córdoba, Argentina. He studied hard and became a lawyer. This job helped him understand laws and how the government worked.

He soon became interested in politics. His relative, Julio Argentino Roca, was already a very important politician. Roca helped Miguel get started in the government. This support was key to his early success.

Beliefs and Ideas

Juárez Celman had strong beliefs about how the country should be run. He thought the government and the church should be completely separate. This idea is called the separation of church and state.

He was also a "liberal." This meant he believed in individual freedoms and less government control over people's lives. He wanted Argentina to be a modern and progressive country.

President of Argentina

Starting His Presidency

Miguel Juárez Celman became the 10th President of Argentina on October 12, 1886. He took over from his relative, Julio A. Roca. His time as president was marked by big plans and also big challenges.

Building the Country

As president, Juárez Celman focused on public works. This means he started many projects to build things that help the country. For example, new roads, railways, and public buildings were constructed.

These projects aimed to make Argentina more modern and connect different parts of the country. He wanted to encourage growth and development.

Economic Challenges

Even with all the building, the country's economy faced problems. It was hard for him to keep the economy stable. Prices changed a lot, and people worried about their money.

This economic trouble made many people unhappy. It also led to strong opposition against his government.

Facing Opposition

A powerful political group called the Civic Union Party strongly disagreed with President Juárez Celman. Their leader was Leandro N. Alem. They believed the government was not doing a good job.

The disagreements grew bigger and bigger. This created a lot of tension in the country.

The Revolution and Resignation

In July 1890, a major uprising happened in Buenos Aires. It was called the Revolución del Parque (Park Revolution). People were very unhappy with the government and the economy.

President Juárez Celman managed to stop the rebellion. However, the event showed how much people had lost trust in his leadership. Because of this, he was forced to resign from his position on August 6, 1890. After stepping down, he left political life completely.

Later Life

After leaving the presidency, Miguel Juárez Celman retired from politics. He passed away on April 14, 1909, in Arrecifes, Argentina. He is buried in La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires.

Images for kids

Juarez Celman in 1885.
Important people from the "Generación del '80" era.
A funny drawing about the presidential elections of 1886.
Juarez Celman wearing the Presidential sash.
An old advertisement for Bagley food, showing politicians of that time.
The building of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange.
A color image of Juarez Celman.
A revolutionary barricade in Buenos Aires.
Juarez Celman getting out of a cart in 1904.
A statue (bust) of Juarez Celman in the Casa Rosada.
A statue (bust) of Miguel Juarez Celman, near the San Roque Dam in Córdoba province.