Colegio Nacional de la Capital
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Colegio Nacional de la Capital "Gral. Bernardino Caballero" (or simply CNC) is a public high school
in Asuncion
, Paraguay
. The school is one of the most prestigious in Paraguay. Many personalities have studied there.
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It was located where the present day Colegio Nacional Asunción Escalada is located. In 1950 it moved to the property where it is located at present, on Eusebio Ayala Avenue.
The first teacher appointed was Professor Gaston Riviere to French class. Then the following teachers were appointed: Eugenio Bertoin, Dr. José María Pérez, Pascual Vía, Fr. Facundo Bienes y Girón, Carlos Duval, Rodney Croskey, Cristóbal Campos y Sánchez, Domingo Jiménez, and Leopoldo Gómez de Terán.
The CNC was the support for the creation of the Escuela de Derecho (School of Law), today known as Facultad de Derecho, the expenses of the maintenance and empowerment of this school were paid by the CNC.
From its inception until 2004 the school was only for men, from 2004 to date the school is mixed.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Asuncion
Asunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
, Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
. The school is one of the most prestigious in Paraguay. Many personalities have studied there.
History
The CNC was established on January 4, 1877, and is called after General Bernardino Caballero, hero of the Triple Alliance War and former president of the countryPresident of Paraguay
The President of Paraguay is according to the Paraguayan Constitution the Chief of the Executive branch of the Government of Paraguay...
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It was located where the present day Colegio Nacional Asunción Escalada is located. In 1950 it moved to the property where it is located at present, on Eusebio Ayala Avenue.
The first teacher appointed was Professor Gaston Riviere to French class. Then the following teachers were appointed: Eugenio Bertoin, Dr. José María Pérez, Pascual Vía, Fr. Facundo Bienes y Girón, Carlos Duval, Rodney Croskey, Cristóbal Campos y Sánchez, Domingo Jiménez, and Leopoldo Gómez de Terán.
The CNC was the support for the creation of the Escuela de Derecho (School of Law), today known as Facultad de Derecho, the expenses of the maintenance and empowerment of this school were paid by the CNC.
From its inception until 2004 the school was only for men, from 2004 to date the school is mixed.
Alumni
Alumni include many Presidents, members of political parties of all ideologies, internationally recognized scientists, artists and ideologists. A partial list includes:- Agustín Pío Barrios, guitarist and composer.
- Alejandro GuanesAlejandro GuanesAlejandro Guanes was born in Asunción, Paraguay, November 28, 1872. He was son of Francisco Guanes and Matilde Recalde.He was a poet, prose-writer, teacher and journalist. While still a teenager, he traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to continue his studies at the San José High School of the...
, poet. - Arturo AlsinaArturo AlsinaArturo Alsina was a Paraguayan writer and dramatist. Born in Tucumán, Argentina to a family of Catalan origin, he moved to Paraguay with his family in 1909. He remained there the rest of his life, dying in Asunción....
, writer. - David Galeano OliveraDavid Galeano OliveraDavid Abdón Galeano Olivera is a Paraguayan linguist, anthropologist, philologist, and educator. He is also the president and founder of the Lyceum of Guarani Language and Culture.- Background :...
, linguist. - Delfín ChamorroDelfín ChamorroDelfin Chamorro , was a special educator. He was the creator of a method of teaching the Spanish language.- Childhood and studies :...
, educator. - Félix ToranzosFélix ToranzosToranzos is a Paraguayan artist, architect and graphic designer, considered to be one of the most conspicuous representatives of the new generation of artists in Paraguay.-Children and Youth :...
, artist. - Fulgencio R. MorenoFulgencio R. MorenoFulgencio R. Moreno was a Paraguayan journalist, financial expert, statesman and one of the most serious researchers of the Paraguayan history.-Childhood and youth:...
, journalist. - Gabriel CasacciaGabriel CasacciaGabriel Casaccia Bibolini was a Paraguayan novelist. He is widely considered by critics to be the founder of modern literature in Paraguay...
, novelist. - Lino OviedoLino OviedoLino César Oviedo Silva is a Paraguayan politician and former army general.-Life and work:Oviedo was born in poverty in the town of Juan de Mena on September 23, 1943. He chose a military career, studied in Germany and eventually became a close aide to General Andrés Rodríguez. He was named chief...
, army general and politician. - Manuel Ortiz GuerreroManuel Ortiz Guerrero- Biography:Guerrero was born at Ybaroty, a neighborhood in the city of Villarrica del Espíritu Santo, Paraguay. He was the son of Vicente Ortiz and Susana Guerrero, who died after giving birth. He was raised by his grandmother, Florencia Ortiz. He realized his first studies in a school in...
, poet and musician. - Nicolás LéozNicolás LéozNicolás Leoz Almirón is the current President of CONMEBOL . Leoz assumed the presidency in 1986 and in February 2006 he was reelected as President for the sixth time...
, football manager.
Presidents of the country
- Andrés Héctor Carvallo Acosta (1902, ANRColorado Party (Paraguay)The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
) - Cecilio BáezCecilio BáezCecilio Báez González was provisional President of Paraguay from December 8, 1905 to November 25, 1906. He was a member of the Liberal Party.-Early life and career:...
(1905–1906, PLRAAuthentic Radical Liberal PartyThe Authentic Radical Liberal Party is a liberal party in Paraguay.The party is an observer member of Liberal International. At the last legislative elections, 27 April 2003, the party won 25.7 % of the popular vote and 21 out of 80 seats in the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay and 24.3 %, leading...
) - Emiliano González NaveroEmiliano González NaveroEmiliano González Navero was Paraguayan politician of the Liberal Party, he served as President and Vice President on four occasions.-His life:He was one of the great survivors of the War against Triple Alliance...
(1908–1909, 1912 and 1931–1932, PLRAAuthentic Radical Liberal PartyThe Authentic Radical Liberal Party is a liberal party in Paraguay.The party is an observer member of Liberal International. At the last legislative elections, 27 April 2003, the party won 25.7 % of the popular vote and 21 out of 80 seats in the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay and 24.3 %, leading...
) - Albino JaraAlbino JaraAlbino Jara Benegas was provisional President of Paraguay from 19 January 1911 to 5 July 1911. He was a member of the Liberal Party.-External links:*...
(1911, PLRAAuthentic Radical Liberal PartyThe Authentic Radical Liberal Party is a liberal party in Paraguay.The party is an observer member of Liberal International. At the last legislative elections, 27 April 2003, the party won 25.7 % of the popular vote and 21 out of 80 seats in the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay and 24.3 %, leading...
) - Eduardo SchaererEduardo SchaererEduardo Schaerer Vera y Aragón was a Paraguayan businessman, publisher, and Liberal politician. He served as President of the Republic of Paraguay for the constitutional term 1912–1916...
(1912–1916, PLRAAuthentic Radical Liberal PartyThe Authentic Radical Liberal Party is a liberal party in Paraguay.The party is an observer member of Liberal International. At the last legislative elections, 27 April 2003, the party won 25.7 % of the popular vote and 21 out of 80 seats in the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay and 24.3 %, leading...
) - Manuel FrancoManuel FrancoManuel Franco was President of Paraguay. He was a model citizen and illustrious teacher.-Childhood and Youth:Doctor Manuel Franco was born in Concepción on June 9, 1871 in times of the government of Cirilo Antonio Rivarola...
(1916–1919, PLRAAuthentic Radical Liberal PartyThe Authentic Radical Liberal Party is a liberal party in Paraguay.The party is an observer member of Liberal International. At the last legislative elections, 27 April 2003, the party won 25.7 % of the popular vote and 21 out of 80 seats in the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay and 24.3 %, leading...
) - José Pedro MonteroJosé Pedro MonteroJosé Pedro Montero De Candia was a President of Paraguay that governed between 1919 and 1920.-His life:He was born in Asunción, in a neighborhood called Villa Aurelia, southeast from the Recoleta, on August 1, 1878. He was married with Andrea Campos Cervera...
(1919–1920, PLRAAuthentic Radical Liberal PartyThe Authentic Radical Liberal Party is a liberal party in Paraguay.The party is an observer member of Liberal International. At the last legislative elections, 27 April 2003, the party won 25.7 % of the popular vote and 21 out of 80 seats in the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay and 24.3 %, leading...
) - Eusebio AyalaEusebio AyalaEusebio Ayala was President of Paraguay from 7 November 1921 to 12 April 1923 and again from 15 August 1932 to 17 February 1936. He was a member of the Liberal Party. He was overthrown by Rafael Franco.- His Life :...
(1921–1923 and 1932–1936, PLRAAuthentic Radical Liberal PartyThe Authentic Radical Liberal Party is a liberal party in Paraguay.The party is an observer member of Liberal International. At the last legislative elections, 27 April 2003, the party won 25.7 % of the popular vote and 21 out of 80 seats in the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay and 24.3 %, leading...
) - Eligio AyalaEligio AyalaJosé Eligio Ayala was President of Paraguay from 12 April 1923 to 17 March 1924 and again from 15 August 1924 until 15 August 1928. He was a member of the Liberal Party....
(1923–1924 and 1924–1928, PLRAAuthentic Radical Liberal PartyThe Authentic Radical Liberal Party is a liberal party in Paraguay.The party is an observer member of Liberal International. At the last legislative elections, 27 April 2003, the party won 25.7 % of the popular vote and 21 out of 80 seats in the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay and 24.3 %, leading...
) - José Patricio GuggiariJosé Patricio GuggiariJosé Patricio Guggiari Corniglione was a Paraguayan politician.He was a doctor in law and social sciences, and a general attorney . He went on to found the liberal Constitutional Party, and was elected as congressman in . He was designated Minister of Internal Affairs in 1920, and in 1922...
(1928–1932, PLRAAuthentic Radical Liberal PartyThe Authentic Radical Liberal Party is a liberal party in Paraguay.The party is an observer member of Liberal International. At the last legislative elections, 27 April 2003, the party won 25.7 % of the popular vote and 21 out of 80 seats in the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay and 24.3 %, leading...
) - Rafael FrancoRafael FrancoRafael Franco Ojeda was President of Paraguay from February 17, 1936 to August 13, 1937. He was a member of the Febrerista Revolutionary Party....
(1936–1937, PRF) - Juan Manuel FrutosJuan Manuel FrutosJuan Manuel Frutos was President of Paraguay in 1948. He was born in Asunción on June 12, 1879. His parents were José Dolores Frutos and Juliana Escurra, sister of the Colonel Juan Antonio Escurra .-His life:...
(1948, ANRColorado Party (Paraguay)The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
) - Tomás Romero PereiraTomás Romero PereiraTomás Romero Pereira was President of Paraguay from May 5, 1954 to August 15, 1954. He was a member of the Colorado Party. He came to power as a result of a military coup, led by General Alfredo Stroessner, which began on May 4, 1954, and lasted for three days...
(1954, ANRColorado Party (Paraguay)The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
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