Admiral Carlos María de Alvear

Admiral Carlos María de Alvear was an Argentine military leader and politician born in 1789. He played a key role in Argentina’s fight for independence from Spain, leading troops during the early 19th century. Known for his strategic skills, he served as the country's first elected mayor of Buenos Aires and later as its president in 1829, although his tenure was short and marked by political turmoil. Alvear was influential in shaping Argentina’s early nationhood, balancing military leadership with political efforts to establish a stable government.