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Patricio Escobar
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| 10th President of Paraguay | |
| In office 25 November 1886 – 25 November 1890 |
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| Vice President | José del Rosario Miranda |
| Preceded by | Bernardino Caballero |
| Succeeded by | Juan Gualberto González |
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| Born | 17 March 1843 San José de los Arroyos |
| Died | 19 April 1912 (aged 69) Asunción |
| Nationality | Paraguayan |
| Political party | Colorado |
Patricio Escobar was an important leader in Paraguay. He served as the country's President from November 25, 1886, to November 25, 1890. He was born on March 17, 1843, and passed away on April 19, 1912.
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Patricio Escobar's Early Life and Military Career
Patricio Escobar was born in San José de los Arroyos, Paraguay. His parents were José Escobar and Ana Bella Cáceres. He was a brave soldier and a hero in the War of the Triple Alliance. This was a big war that Paraguay fought against three other countries.
Escobar started as a private soldier. He joined the Infantry Battalion No. 36. He quickly showed his skills and was promoted. He became a first officer in May 1866. After a battle called Curupayty, he became a second lieutenant.
He worked closely with Marshal López, who was a top military leader. Escobar was known for being calm and careful, even in tough situations. He was given many difficult missions because of these qualities. His body carried many scars from battles, showing his courage. He was even captured by enemies once. But after being freed, he immediately returned to fight with the army.
Later in his military career, he received more promotions. Salvador Jovellanos made him a Brigadier General in 1874. Then, Juan Bautista Gill promoted him to Major General in 1876. After a long and heroic career, he retired from military duty.
Key Achievements as President of Paraguay
Patricio Escobar became President of Paraguay on November 25, 1886. His Vice-President was José del Rosario Miranda. During his time as president, he focused on making many important changes for Paraguay.
New Political Parties Emerge
During his government, new political groups were formed. These included the Democratic Center, the Liberal Party (also known as the Blue Party), and the Colorado Party (also known as the Red Party). These parties helped shape Paraguay's future politics.
Focus on Education and Learning
President Escobar believed that education was key to the country's progress. He made many improvements in this area:
- In 1887, the National Council of Education was created.
- A law was passed making primary education mandatory for children.
- The Law School was reopened on July 20, 1888.
- The National University was founded on September 24, 1889. This was a huge step for higher education in Paraguay.
- The National Library was also created two years before the university.
- Teachers like Atanasio Riera and the sisters Adela and Celsa Speratti played a big role. They helped organize new schools and teaching plans.
Other Important Developments
President Escobar's government also worked on other areas to help Paraguay grow:
- The Aceval-Tamayo treaty was signed with Bolivia in 1887. This helped define borders.
- The Agricultural Bank was created to help farmers.
- The Official Newspaper was started.
- Paraguay took part in the First International American Conference in Washington.
- The Bank of Paraguay was established.
- Public schools were opened in other cities like Villarrica, Encarnación, Pilar, and Concepción.
- Railroad tracks were extended from Paraguarí to Villa Rica. This made travel and trade easier.
- Electric power was installed in the country for the very first time.
Later Life and Legacy
After his presidency, Patricio Escobar continued to serve his country. He was the President of the Senate in 1894 and again in 1902. He passed away on April 19, 1912, in Asunción. His time as president is remembered for his strong focus on education and modernizing Paraguay.
See also
In Spanish: Patricio Escobar para niños
