Sebastián Ágreda
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Sebastián Ágreda served briefly as President of Bolivia
, from June 10 to July 9, 1841. In addition to these 29 days as President, he also held a number of other governmental roles as well as being a prominent figure in the Bolivian military.
A native of Potosi
, Ágreda had fought in the battles of Junin and Ayacucho under Antonio José de Sucre
, for which the Grand Marshall rewarded him as Commander of the Military College in Chuquisaca
. Later still, he was appointed Commander of the Army by Andrés de Santa Cruz
, and was considered a national hero for heading the Bolivian forces that routed Argentina
at the Battle of Montenegro (1838). A loyal supporter of the Grand Marshall, in June of 1841 General Ágreda succeeded in removing Gen. José Miguel de Velasco from power, installing himself as de-facto ruler pending the return of Santa Cruz. Unfortunately, he only controlled portions of the Army and, moreover, faced the opposition of the venerated members of Congress, with whom he had clashed since they insisted on naming one of their now to the post of Provisional President. After only a month in power, he agreed to leave provided Congress name a pro-Santa Cruz Provisional President until Santa Cruz himself could return to rule. This done, he left the Government Palace, and remained a respected war hero. Indeed, he became an elder statesman of sorts, serving as ambassador abroad and member of the Cabinet under José Ballivián
, and Prefect of La Paz
and Chuquisaca
in his latter years (chiefly in the administrations of Jorge Córdova
and José María Achá
). He died at the age of 80 in La Paz
.
President of Bolivia
The President of Bolivia is head of state and head of government of Bolivia. According to the current Constitution, the president is elected by popular vote to a five year term, renewable once...
, from June 10 to July 9, 1841. In addition to these 29 days as President, he also held a number of other governmental roles as well as being a prominent figure in the Bolivian military.
A native of Potosi
Potosí
Potosí is a city and the capital of the department of Potosí in Bolivia. It is one of the highest cities in the world by elevation at a nominal . and it was the location of the Spanish colonial mint, now the National Mint of Bolivia...
, Ágreda had fought in the battles of Junin and Ayacucho under Antonio José de Sucre
Antonio José de Sucre
Antonio José de Sucre y Alcalá , known as the "Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho" , was a Venezuelan independence leader. Sucre was one of Simón Bolívar's closest friends, generals and statesmen.-Ancestry:...
, for which the Grand Marshall rewarded him as Commander of the Military College in Chuquisaca
Sucre
Sucre, also known historically as Charcas, La Plata and Chuquisaca is the constitutional capital of Bolivia and the capital of the department of Chuquisaca. Located in the south-central part of the country, Sucre lies at an elevation of 2750m...
. Later still, he was appointed Commander of the Army by Andrés de Santa Cruz
Andrés de Santa Cruz
Andrés de Santa Cruz y Calahumana was President of Peru and Bolivia...
, and was considered a national hero for heading the Bolivian forces that routed Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
at the Battle of Montenegro (1838). A loyal supporter of the Grand Marshall, in June of 1841 General Ágreda succeeded in removing Gen. José Miguel de Velasco from power, installing himself as de-facto ruler pending the return of Santa Cruz. Unfortunately, he only controlled portions of the Army and, moreover, faced the opposition of the venerated members of Congress, with whom he had clashed since they insisted on naming one of their now to the post of Provisional President. After only a month in power, he agreed to leave provided Congress name a pro-Santa Cruz Provisional President until Santa Cruz himself could return to rule. This done, he left the Government Palace, and remained a respected war hero. Indeed, he became an elder statesman of sorts, serving as ambassador abroad and member of the Cabinet under José Ballivián
José Ballivián
José Ballivián was a Bolivian general during the Peruvian-Bolivian War and the 11th president of Bolivia from September 27, 1841 to December 23, 1847.-Biography:...
, and Prefect of La Paz
La Paz
Nuestra Señora de La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia, as well as the departmental capital of the La Paz Department, and the second largest city in the country after Santa Cruz de la Sierra...
and Chuquisaca
Sucre
Sucre, also known historically as Charcas, La Plata and Chuquisaca is the constitutional capital of Bolivia and the capital of the department of Chuquisaca. Located in the south-central part of the country, Sucre lies at an elevation of 2750m...
in his latter years (chiefly in the administrations of Jorge Córdova
Jorge Córdova
Jorge Córdova was a military officer and constitutional president of Bolivia .A general, Córdova was longtime dictator Manuel Isidoro Belzu's son-in-law. As such, he was the main support to his despotic regime...
and José María Achá
José María Achá
José María de Achá was a military general and president of Bolivia . He served in the battles of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation and conspired against longtime dictator Manuel Belzu . Later, he was appointed Minister of war in the cabinet of another dictator, José María Linares...
). He died at the age of 80 in La Paz
La Paz
Nuestra Señora de La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia, as well as the departmental capital of the La Paz Department, and the second largest city in the country after Santa Cruz de la Sierra...
.