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 Juan Manuel de Rosas  Juan Manuel de Rosas was born on March 30, 1973. [1]. Rosas was known as one of the first famous political military leaders in Latin America. [1]. Juan Manuel gained his power through his large scale ranching. [2]. He controlled most of the cattle frontier, due to this success he was able to gain control of Buenos Aires. [1]. In 1820 Rosas led a group of gauchos in support of the conservatives and federalism. [2]. This movement helped to launch his political career. [2]. He got married on March 16, 1813 to 18 year old Maria de la Encarnacion de Ezcurra de Arguibel. [1]. After the execution of the former leader, Juan Manuel de Rosas became the federalist leader. [2]. "His rise to power represented the rise of the //estancieros,// the new landed oligarchy based on commercial ranching." [2].

In 1829 he defeated Juan Lavalle along with Estanislao López and became the new governer of Buenos Aires. [2]. Throughout the next several years Rosas went in and out of power. [1]. When he was out of office he made a military campaign against the indigenous people of southern Argentina. [1]. Once again in 1835 Rosas took office as governer. [2]. On september 20, 1851 Juan Manuel de Rosas became the Supreme Chief of the Argentine Confederation. [1] This new position made Rosas the dictator of Argentina. [1/2]. With his new power he waged a campaign against the Unitarians which destroyed their movement temporarily. [2]. In order to help unify the country Rosas used his //man of the people// ideal in order to relate to all of the people of Argentina. [1]. During the time while Rosas was in power, it lead to a reign of violence. [1]. Everyone who opposed him was killed. [1]. Rosas' government was assisted by spies to help identify who was on his side. [2]. A group that called themselves the Asociación de Mayo which was formed by Esteban Echeverría was formed against the rule of Rosas. [2]. Finally, on February 3, 1852, Rosas was overthrown from his dictatorship by Justo José de Urquiza. [1]. Overall, Juan Manuel de Rosas can be credited with bringing prosperity to Argentina, as well as putting the country through a time of torment.

References: [1] "Juan Manuel de Rosas." __Wikipedia__. 29 Apr 2008. Wikimedia Foundation Inc.. 4 May 2008 . [2] "Juan Manuel de Rosas."__The Columbia Encyclopedia__. 6th ed. 2008.

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