Carlos Pellegrini
| Carlos Pellegrini | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| 11th President of Argentina | |
|
In office August 7, 1890 – October 11, 1892 |
|
| Preceded by | Miguel Juárez Celman |
| Succeeded by | Luis Sáenz Peña |
| 7th Vice President of Argentina | |
|
In office October 11, 1886 – August 6, 1890 |
|
| President | Miguel Juárez Celman |
| Preceded by | Francisco Bernabé Madero |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 11, 1846 Buenos Aires |
| Died | July 17, 1906 (aged 59) Buenos Aires |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Political party | National Autonomist Party |
| Spouse(s) | Carolina Lagos |
| Relations |
Charles Henri Pellegrini (father) María Bevans Bright (mother) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Carlos Enrique José Pellegrini (October 11, 1846 – July 17, 1906) was Vice President of Argentina and became President of Argentina from 6 August 1890 to 12 October 1892, upon Miguel Ángel Juárez Celman's resignation (see Revolución del Parque).
His administration he cleaned up the finances and created the Banco de la Nación Argentina, Argentina's national bank, and the prestigious high-school that carries his name, Escuela Superior de Comercio Carlos Pellegrini, public school of noted academic level, part of Universidad de Buenos Aires.
After the end of his term, he served as senator between 1895 and 1903, and in 1906, he was elected national representative in the lower house. He was an active Freemason.
He died in his native city of Buenos Aires and is buried in La Recoleta Cemetery.
...
Wikipedia