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Castilla, Ramón |
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Castilla, Ramón (rämōn` kästē`yä), 1797–1867, president of Peru (1845–51, 1855–62). He fought under Antonio José de Sucre Sucre, Antonio José de (äntô`nyō hōsā` thā s ..... Click the link for more information. in the revolution against Spain (1821–24) in Peru and took part in the civil wars that followed. An army general, energetic and resolute, he twice eliminated his rivals by armed force to become president. He developed the guano, saltpeter, and nitrate industries, helped to reorganize finances, abolished slavery in Peru, and promulgated (1860) a new constitution that became the basis of future Peruvian government. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Castilla, Ramón
