Dardo Rocha
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Dardo Rocha (September 1, 1838 – September 6, 1921) was an Argentine naval officer, lawyer and politician best known as the founder of the city of La Plata and the first president of the University of La Plata.
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Dardo Rocha | |
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Rector of the University of La Plata | |
In office 1897–1905 | |
Preceded by | post created |
Succeeded by | Joaquín V. González |
Governor of Buenos Aires | |
In office May 1, 1881 – May 1, 1884 | |
Preceded by | Juan José Romero |
Succeeded by | Carlos Alfredo D'Amico |
Personal details | |
Born | September 1, 1838 Buenos Aires |
Died | September 6, 1921(1921-09-06) (aged 83) Buenos Aires |
Political party | National Autonomist Party |
Spouse | Paula Arana[1] |
Occupation | Lawyer and academic |
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