Sarmiento (Domingo Faustino Sarmiento)

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento (1811-1888) was an Argentine writer, educator, and politician known for his influential role in shaping modern education in Argentina. He believed in the importance of education for societal progress and advocated for public schooling. Sarmiento is perhaps best known for his book "Facundo," which critiques Argentine society and its political struggles. He served as the seventh president of Argentina and worked to promote immigration, urban development, and agricultural modernization. His ideas on education and governance had a lasting impact on Argentina’s cultural and political landscape.