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José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia
Paraguayan lawyer, politician and dictator (1766-1840).
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José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia was a Paraguayan lawyer, politician and dictator. Born on 6 January 1766 in Yaguarón, Francia died on 20 September 1840 in Asunción at the age of 74.
Positions held include President of Paraguay (1813–1814) and perpetual dictator of the Republic. Francia studied at National University of Córdoba.
With a Wikipedia article in 42 languages, José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia is No. 23,350 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 6 January 1766, Yaguarón
- Died
- 20 September 1840, Asunción (aged 74)
- Country
- Spanish Empire
- Known as
- Lawyer, politician
- Field
- Politics
- Education
- National University of Córdoba
- Languages
- Spanish
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 42
Did you know
47
Was 47 when first president of Paraguay (1813).
74
Lived to 74.
6 Jan
Shares a birthday with Kahlil Gibran and Rowan Atkinson.
42
Has a Wikipedia article in 42 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1813–1814President of Paraguay
- —Perpetual dictator of the Republic
Connections
José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia
- ChildUbalda García de Cañete
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