Julio Argentino Roca

Julio Argentino Roca was an influential Argentine military leader and politician, serving as President of Argentina twice (1880–1886 and 1898–1904). He played a key role in shaping modern Argentina through military campaigns that expanded the country's territory and through policies that promoted national development. Roca is known for leading the Conquest of the Desert, which subdued indigenous peoples and incorporated their lands into Argentina. His leadership helped stabilize the nation and foster economic growth, but also remains controversial due to the violence against indigenous communities during his campaigns.