Manuel Franco
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Manuel Franco was President of Paraguay. He was a model citizen and illustrious teacher.
on June 9, 1871 in times of the government of Cirilo Antonio Rivarola
. Manuel was son of Josefa Antonio Franco and was baptized in the Church of Concepción by Father Evaristo Serrano.
He died celibate but with four children: Evaristo, Fernando, María Ana and Manuel Franco Jr.
After concluding his elementary studies, the young Manuel, accompanied by his aunt Trifona Franco de Isnardi, traveled to Asunción
to continue his studies. He got in the National School as a boarder.
He moved to the Capital in 1891. He was fellow student of Adolfo Riquelme and Eugenio A. Garay. He went to Law School where he got a PhD.
In 1893 he was appointed 1st official of the General Accounting Secretary of the Nation and in 1894 Book-keeper of the same institution.
In spite of his liberal position about politics, he pursued a career in the public administration.
In August 1899, he integrated the National Council of Education, along with Manuel Domínguez. President Escurra
appointed him, in June 1903, Director of the Colegio Nacional de la Capital, position he occupied until his replacement in 1907 by Cleto Romero.
In May 1905, he became part of the commission in charge of investigate the regimen of Colorado
(a political party) government after it was overthrown. Other members of this commission were Gerónimo Zubizarreta and Francisco Rolón.
During the government of Emiliano González Navero
, Manuel was appointed Minister of Justice and in 1908, Minister of the Interior.
In 1912 he was Senator of the nation. In 1913, he became Director of Public Prosecutions Ad Hoc and in 1916 he returned to his place at the Senate.
After the big war was finished, in the circumstances of total ruin, new factors started to operate, some of them good to the continuity and expansion of the culture and education. According to Josefina Plá
two factors resulted positive for the purpose: the returning of a minority of educated Paraguayans that were abroad and that would form the leading class, and the immigration, with people that came to the country and participated actively in the civic reconstruction of the country.
Months later occupied the Direction of the Agricultural Bank and in 1910 he obtained the tenure of the Supreme Court of Justice, along with Francisco C. Chávez and Manuel Burgos.
His activity in politics was result of his constant interactions with renowned people in the intellectual world. He was part of a radical group of Liberalismo
(a political party) and had Manuel Gondra as his mentor.
In 1911, along with Gondra
, Schaerer
, Montero
and Emiliano González Navero
, was part of the Revolutionary Board in Pilar
, Ñeembucú
.
He was professor of Civic Law and Morals in the Colegio Nacional de la Capital and Law School of the Asunción’s National University, where he also taught Civil Law. He was also Rector of the University in 1912.
.
Paraguay acquired diplomatic prestige thanks to the designation of the people he made representatives of the country, they were: Manuel Gondra in the United States
and Mexico
, Fulgencio R. Moreno
in Bolivia
and Cecilio Báez
in Europe
.
He traced objectives in his government, giving priority to the professional education, the land reform, the implementation of the secret vote and the fixing of the currency value.
He didn’t neglected the subject of education, about that he favored the educational plan of 1904 and years later the statute that ruled the teacher’s payment.
He paid attention to Asunción’s appearance and transformed the big market into a public square.
He formed a first class ministerial cabinet, selecting the most noticeable of intelligence in Paraguayan politics: Luis A. Riart
, Manuel Gondra, Félix Paiva
, Eligio Ayala
and Ernesto Velázquez. He acted with impartiality and named Republicans too for public positions.
His government outstood for his capacity and honesty.
The old street Del Sol (later called Espinoza and after Villarrica
) of Asunción receive the name of Presidente Franco (President Franco). That’s also the name of one of the most important arteries in Concepción; it goes from the port to the Avenue Pinedo.
Childhood and Youth
Doctor Manuel Franco was born in ConcepciónConcepción, Paraguay
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on June 9, 1871 in times of the government of Cirilo Antonio Rivarola
Cirilo Antonio Rivarola
Cirilo Antonio Rivarola Acosta was President of Paraguay March 1, 1870 - December 10, 1871. Before and during the War of the Triple Alliance, Rivarola was an opponent of dictator Francisco Solano López...
. Manuel was son of Josefa Antonio Franco and was baptized in the Church of Concepción by Father Evaristo Serrano.
He died celibate but with four children: Evaristo, Fernando, María Ana and Manuel Franco Jr.
After concluding his elementary studies, the young Manuel, accompanied by his aunt Trifona Franco de Isnardi, traveled to Asunción
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...
to continue his studies. He got in the National School as a boarder.
He moved to the Capital in 1891. He was fellow student of Adolfo Riquelme and Eugenio A. Garay. He went to Law School where he got a PhD.
Career
His limited resources forced him, during his university studies, to accept bureaucratic positions.In 1893 he was appointed 1st official of the General Accounting Secretary of the Nation and in 1894 Book-keeper of the same institution.
In spite of his liberal position about politics, he pursued a career in the public administration.
In August 1899, he integrated the National Council of Education, along with Manuel Domínguez. President Escurra
Juan Antonio Escurra
President of Paraguay from 1902 to 1904.He was born on May 6, 1859 in Caraguatay, Cordillera department. He was married with Josefa M. Rojas, woman from a traditional family, who later would be the First Lady of the nation. His family worked growing cotton, corn and fruits...
appointed him, in June 1903, Director of the Colegio Nacional de la Capital, position he occupied until his replacement in 1907 by Cleto Romero.
In May 1905, he became part of the commission in charge of investigate the regimen of Colorado
Colorado 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...
(a political party) government after it was overthrown. Other members of this commission were Gerónimo Zubizarreta and Francisco Rolón.
During the government of Emiliano González Navero
Emiliano González Navero
Emiliano 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...
, Manuel was appointed Minister of Justice and in 1908, Minister of the Interior.
In 1912 he was Senator of the nation. In 1913, he became Director of Public Prosecutions Ad Hoc and in 1916 he returned to his place at the Senate.
After the big war was finished, in the circumstances of total ruin, new factors started to operate, some of them good to the continuity and expansion of the culture and education. According to Josefina Plá
Josefina Pla
Josefina Pla was a Spanish poet, playwright, art critic, painter and journalist....
two factors resulted positive for the purpose: the returning of a minority of educated Paraguayans that were abroad and that would form the leading class, and the immigration, with people that came to the country and participated actively in the civic reconstruction of the country.
Months later occupied the Direction of the Agricultural Bank and in 1910 he obtained the tenure of the Supreme Court of Justice, along with Francisco C. Chávez and Manuel Burgos.
His activity in politics was result of his constant interactions with renowned people in the intellectual world. He was part of a radical group of Liberalismo
Authentic Radical Liberal Party
The 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...
(a political party) and had Manuel Gondra as his mentor.
In 1911, along with Gondra
Manuel Gondra
Manuel Gondra Pereira was President of Paraguay from November 25, 1910 to January 11, 1911 and from August 15, 1920 to October 31, 1921. He was also an author and a member of the Liberal Party....
, Schaerer
Eduardo Schaerer
Eduardo 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...
, Montero
José Pedro Montero
José 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...
and Emiliano González Navero
Emiliano González Navero
Emiliano 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...
, was part of the Revolutionary Board in Pilar
Pilar, Paraguay
Pilar is the capital city of the Paraguayan department of Ñeembucú, located along the Paraguay River in the southwestern part of the country. Located about from Asunción, Pilar serves as an important center of commerce and government for the far southwestern region of the country.- History :Pilar...
, Ñeembucú
Ñeembucú Department
Ñeembucú is a department located in the south of the Eastern Region of Paraguay. The capital is Pilar. The department is almost entirely rural, and is home to some of the oldest and best-preserved Jesuit ruins, which are located near the town of Humaitá.-Districts:The department is divided in 16...
.
Teaching career
He was always preoccupied about the flaws inn the education system, he never left aside his condition of teacher, dedicating to spread his knowledge and applying them to the teaching.He was professor of Civic Law and Morals in the Colegio Nacional de la Capital and Law School of the Asunción’s National University, where he also taught Civil Law. He was also Rector of the University in 1912.
Government
He assumed the Presidency of Paraguay on August 15, 1916 – until June 5, 1919. He was candidate for the Liberal Party and received the position from Eduardo Scharer. The Vice-President that accompanied him was José P. MonteroJosé Pedro Montero
José 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...
.
Paraguay acquired diplomatic prestige thanks to the designation of the people he made representatives of the country, they were: Manuel Gondra in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, Fulgencio R. Moreno
Fulgencio R. Moreno
Fulgencio R. Moreno was a Paraguayan journalist, financial expert, statesman and one of the most serious researchers of the Paraguayan history.-Childhood and youth:...
in Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
and Cecilio Báez
Cecilio Báez
Cecilio 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:...
in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
.
He traced objectives in his government, giving priority to the professional education, the land reform, the implementation of the secret vote and the fixing of the currency value.
He didn’t neglected the subject of education, about that he favored the educational plan of 1904 and years later the statute that ruled the teacher’s payment.
He paid attention to Asunción’s appearance and transformed the big market into a public square.
He formed a first class ministerial cabinet, selecting the most noticeable of intelligence in Paraguayan politics: Luis A. Riart
Luis Alberto Riart
For the Paraguayan Minister of Education and Culture, see Luis Alberto RiartLuis Alberto Riart was Paraguayan politician and President of Paraguay from 17 March 1924 until 15 August 1924.-His Government:...
, Manuel Gondra, Félix Paiva
Félix Paiva
Félix Paiva was Paraguayan politician from the Liberal Party.He studied law and worked as university teacher, rector of the University and president of the Supreme Court...
, Eligio Ayala
Eligio Ayala
José 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....
and Ernesto Velázquez. He acted with impartiality and named Republicans too for public positions.
His government outstood for his capacity and honesty.
Death
Manuel died of a heart attack, in office on June 5, 1919 and the Vice-President José P. Montero assumed the Presidency.The old street Del Sol (later called Espinoza and after Villarrica
Villarrica, Paraguay
Villarrica is a city located in the middle of the Oriental Region of the Paraguayan territory, is capital of the Guairá Department. It was founded by the Spanish Captain Ruy Diaz de Melgarejo on May 14, 1570 in the old Guaira, today in Brazilian territory....
) of Asunción receive the name of Presidente Franco (President Franco). That’s also the name of one of the most important arteries in Concepción; it goes from the port to the Avenue Pinedo.