Salvador Jovellanos
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Salvador Silvester del Rosario Jovellanos Guanes (b. 1833, d. 1881) was Paraguayan politician.
He served as Vice President
from 1870 to 1871 and President
from December 18, 1871 - November 25, 1874. His main concern as president was Paraguay’s slow recovery from Paraguay’s humiliating defeat in its war with Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay
.
on December 31, 1833. He was still very young when his family left the country in time of Don Carlos Antonio López to settle in Buenos Aires
, where he formed his own family.
was invaded by allied forces, Jovellanos returns to Paraguay, at the age of thirty-six, along with Juan B. Gill
, Jose Decoud, Juan Antonio Jara, Carlos Loizaga
, Benigno Ferreira
, Cayo Miltos
and other citizens who were considered "expatriates".
On January 25, 1869, and in the capital, signed the petition addressed to the allied forces, which ensured the creation of a temporary government with Paraguayan citizens. On March 25, 1870 was on the payroll of directors of the Grand People's Club, governed by Dr. Facundo Machaín
. In elections for a constituent MP, which took place on July 3 that year, he was elected by the Cathedral district with a total of 302 votes.
He was part of the constitutional business commission in charge of drafting the Constitution and was also in another which was appointed for formulating a law of election, and another to discuss the powers of the standing committee. He died in Buenos Aires on February 11, 1881.
, January 7, 1871, the Senate named him as such and, following the resignation of president Rivarola, assumed the presidency of the Republic between December 18, 1871 and November 25, 1874, and he inherits the chaotic situation created by the fall of Rivarola.
Previously accompanied in several situations to Don Cirilo Antonio, he served as minister of War and Navy, November 25, Minister of the Interior on April 12, 1871 and 15 in the same month and year, he was involved in the dissolution of Chambers and of the call for a new Congress. But later, he had to leave the vice presidency in the hands of Juan Bautista Gill
and was launched to years of voluntary exile in Buenos Aires.
During his government, he signed the Treaty of Peace and Boundaries Loizaga - Cotegipe, with Brazil
and Uruguay
as well as other extradition, friendship, commerce and navigation (lost the vast territory between the rivers Apa and Blanco, in addition to the east of Amambay).
The peace treaty with Uruguay
was signed. A new loan of 2,000,000 pounds was recruited in London, with the same or worse than the previous result of 1871, but only 124,000 pounds arrived to Paraguay, which neither was admitted to the tax coffers, but were taken by the authorities. This new debt was paid off in 1961.
The first line of trams was built, which crossed the main streets of the capital. This was leaving the port and climbed down the street until Colòn Street and Independencia Nacional, Palma and twice in Libertad Street, now called Eligio Ayala
, and thus reached its endpoint which was the railway station.
One problem that Jovellanos faced during his government was the external relations containing other definitions preserved since the death of Don Carlos Antonio López and that remained outstanding in the postwar period of 70. An early setback which this government had to face was the occupation of Argentine troops in the West Village on January 29, 1872.
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He served as Vice President
Vice President of Paraguay
Vice President of Paraguay is the second highest political position in Paraguay. According to the current constitution, the vice president is elected in the same ticket as the president....
from 1870 to 1871 and President
President of Paraguay
The President of Paraguay is according to the Paraguayan Constitution the Chief of the Executive branch of the Government of Paraguay...
from December 18, 1871 - November 25, 1874. His main concern as president was Paraguay’s slow recovery from Paraguay’s humiliating defeat in its war with Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay
War of the Triple Alliance
The Paraguayan War , also known as War of the Triple Alliance , was a military conflict in South America fought from 1864 to 1870 between Paraguay and the Triple Alliance of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay...
.
His life
Silvestre Salvador del Rosario Guanes Jovellanos was born in AsuncionAsunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
on December 31, 1833. He was still very young when his family left the country in time of Don Carlos Antonio López to settle in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, where he formed his own family.
Political participation
He was listed as one of the members of the Paraguayan Association, when it began on December 28, 1858. He signed the act of the assembly on March 1, 1865 and April 24 of that year adopted the document which asked the Argentine government the authorization to realize the projected Paraguayan Legion. He joined that association with Otoniel Peña, being accepted as a partner in the meeting of the steering committee held on January 18, 1865.The return
In mid-January 1869, when there is news that AsuncionAsunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
was invaded by allied forces, Jovellanos returns to Paraguay, at the age of thirty-six, along with Juan B. Gill
Juan Bautista Gill
Juan Bautista Gill García was President of Paraguay from November 25, 1874 to April 12, 1877.Juan Bautista Gill Garcia del Barrio was born in Asunción. In 1854 he traveled to Buenos Aires where he did his secondary education and medical training, which he failed to finish. His parents were Juan...
, Jose Decoud, Juan Antonio Jara, Carlos Loizaga
Carlos Loizaga
Carlos Loizaga was member in Paraguayan Triumvirate following death of Francisco Solano López from 1 March 1870 to 10 December 1870....
, Benigno Ferreira
Benigno Ferreira
Benigno Asunción Ferreira was President of Paraguay November 25, 1906 - July 4, 1908. He was a member of the Liberal Party.The general and doctor Benigno Ferrerira was one of the main protagonists in the postwar period of' ‘70 and one of the most respected political leaders of his era.Born in...
, Cayo Miltos
Cayo Miltos
Cayo Doroteo Miltos was a Paraguayan politician.He studied in universities in Argentina and Sorbonne. He returned to Paraguay in 1869 and was a political ally of Facundo Machaín and Juan Antonio Jara...
and other citizens who were considered "expatriates".
On January 25, 1869, and in the capital, signed the petition addressed to the allied forces, which ensured the creation of a temporary government with Paraguayan citizens. On March 25, 1870 was on the payroll of directors of the Grand People's Club, governed by Dr. Facundo Machaín
Facundo Machaín
Facundo Machaín was President of Paraguay. His period of government was short but very important for the political situation of the country at the time.-His life:...
. In elections for a constituent MP, which took place on July 3 that year, he was elected by the Cathedral district with a total of 302 votes.
He was part of the constitutional business commission in charge of drafting the Constitution and was also in another which was appointed for formulating a law of election, and another to discuss the powers of the standing committee. He died in Buenos Aires on February 11, 1881.
His government
After the death of Vice President Cayo MiltosCayo Miltos
Cayo Doroteo Miltos was a Paraguayan politician.He studied in universities in Argentina and Sorbonne. He returned to Paraguay in 1869 and was a political ally of Facundo Machaín and Juan Antonio Jara...
, January 7, 1871, the Senate named him as such and, following the resignation of president Rivarola, assumed the presidency of the Republic between December 18, 1871 and November 25, 1874, and he inherits the chaotic situation created by the fall of Rivarola.
Previously accompanied in several situations to Don Cirilo Antonio, he served as minister of War and Navy, November 25, Minister of the Interior on April 12, 1871 and 15 in the same month and year, he was involved in the dissolution of Chambers and of the call for a new Congress. But later, he had to leave the vice presidency in the hands of Juan Bautista Gill
Juan Bautista Gill
Juan Bautista Gill García was President of Paraguay from November 25, 1874 to April 12, 1877.Juan Bautista Gill Garcia del Barrio was born in Asunción. In 1854 he traveled to Buenos Aires where he did his secondary education and medical training, which he failed to finish. His parents were Juan...
and was launched to years of voluntary exile in Buenos Aires.
During his government, he signed the Treaty of Peace and Boundaries Loizaga - Cotegipe, with Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
and Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
as well as other extradition, friendship, commerce and navigation (lost the vast territory between the rivers Apa and Blanco, in addition to the east of Amambay).
The peace treaty with Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
was signed. A new loan of 2,000,000 pounds was recruited in London, with the same or worse than the previous result of 1871, but only 124,000 pounds arrived to Paraguay, which neither was admitted to the tax coffers, but were taken by the authorities. This new debt was paid off in 1961.
The first line of trams was built, which crossed the main streets of the capital. This was leaving the port and climbed down the street until Colòn Street and Independencia Nacional, Palma and twice in Libertad Street, now called Eligio Ayala
Eligio Ayala
José Eligio Ayala was President of Paraguay from 12 April 1923 to 17 March 1924 and again from 15 August 1924 until 15 August 1928. He was a member of the Liberal Party....
, and thus reached its endpoint which was the railway station.
Major works
Jovellanos patiently sought to reorganize the public administration. His government performed paving in some streets of Asuncion; created the Council of Public Instruction and the immigration office and the Economic and Management Boards in the interior and was established, moreover, the rules of the Police and the setting of the first general revenues.One problem that Jovellanos faced during his government was the external relations containing other definitions preserved since the death of Don Carlos Antonio López and that remained outstanding in the postwar period of 70. An early setback which this government had to face was the occupation of Argentine troops in the West Village on January 29, 1872.
Political Biography
He participated in the National Constituent Convention of 1870. He served in the posts of Minister of War and Navy and Interior Minister. He was one of the founders of the Republican National Association (Colorado PartyColorado Party (Paraguay)
The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
).