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The History of Argentina
From San Martín to Evita, Argentina has one of the more turbulent and dramatic histories of all of the nations of Latin America.
Biography of Juan Peron
Juan Domingo Peron was a general, diplomat, and three-time President of Argentina. He was a rare blend of career soldier, charismatic politician and leftist strongman, and his influence on the history of his nation is difficult to overstate. Known to many as the husband of Evita Peron, Juan Domingo left behind a huge political and historical...
Biography of Cornelio Saavedra
Cornelio Saavedra was one of the leaders of Argentina's independence movement. He served ably as leader of a ruling junta from 1810-1811, but was removed from power by those who favored a clean break from Spain.
Biography of Ernesto "Che" Guevara
One of the more famous (or infamous, depending on your point of view) protagonists of the Cuban Revolution, Argentine doctor Ernesto "Ché" Guevara would go on to play a key role in post-revolution Cuba. He was killed in Bolivia in 1967 while trying to stir up a Cuban-style communist revolution.
Biography of Mariano Moreno
Dr. Mariano Moreno led Argentina in battles against the British and the Spanish in the early part of the nineteenth century and is today considered one of the founding fathers of the Republic of Argentina.
José de San Martín
José Francisco de San Martín (1778-1850) was an Argentine General, governor and patriot who led his nation during the wars of Independence from Spain. Once his homeland was free, he set his sights on Chile and Peru, becoming one of the great heroes of South American Independence.
The History of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina, has a long and fascinating history of wars, economic booms and busts, and art. Full of characters like Evita Perón, Juan Manuel de Rosas and Carlos Gardel, this important city has more than its fair share of historical drama.
Biography of María Eva "Evita" Perón
Evita Perón is well-known as the subject of a very successful musical...but what was she really like? Who was this remarkable woman who had captured the attention of the world by the time of her tragic death at the age of 33?
The May Revolution
As Napoleon's armies stormed across Spain, leaders in Buenos Aires decided that they could no longer rely on the Spanish crown to protect them. Taking matters into their own hands, they declared a temporary independence, which would become permanent in 1816.