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Manuel Belgrano

Manuel José Joaquín del Corazón de Jesús Belgrano , usually referred to as Manuel Belgrano, was an Argentine economist, lawyer, politician, and military leader. He took part in the Argentine Wars of Independence and created the Flag of Argentina...

Timeline of Events

1811

3.9.1811

Paraguayan forces defeat Manuel Belgrano at the Battle of Tacuarí.

1812

2.27.1812

Manuel Belgrano raises the Flag of Argentina in the city of Rosario for the first time.

1813

2.20.1813

Manuel Belgrano defeats the royalist army of Pío de Tristán during the Battle of Salta.