Lucio Norberto Mansilla
| Lucio Norberto Mansilla | |
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Portrait of Lucio Norberto Mansilla
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| Governor of Entre Ríos Province | |
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In office September 28, 1821 – February 12, 1824 |
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| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Juan León Sola |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 2, 1789 Buenos Aires |
| Died | April 10, 1871 (aged 82) Buenos Aires |
| Nationality | Argentina |
| Political party | Federal |
| Other political affiliations |
Patriot |
| Spouse(s) | Poloña Durante, Agustina Ortiz de Rosas |
| Profession | Military |
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| Allegiance |
 Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata (1806–1807) United Provinces of the Río de la Plata Argentine Confederation
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| Years of service | 1806–1807/1810–1871 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Vuelta de Obligado |
Lucio Norberto Mansilla (April 2, 1789 – April 10, 1871) was an Argentine military man and politician. He was the first governor of the Entre Ríos Province and fought in the battle of Vuelta de Obligado.
Lucio Mansilla was born in Buenos Aires on April 2, 1789, son of Andrés Ximénez de Mansilla and Eduarda María Bravo. Lucio Mansilla was the 7th generation of the Mansilla family living in the Americas.
He began his military career in 1806, during the British invasions of the Río de la Plata, under the command of Santiago de Liniers. He was part of the Gallegos regiment. He also fought in the 180 invasions, in the combat of Miserere on June 2, and the actions of July 5 and 6. The Buenos Aires Cabildo allowed him to run a math school in 1809.
Mansilla joined the forces of José Gervasio Artigas in 1812, against the Portuguese armies summoned by the royalist Javier de Elío. When Artigas left the siege before the Second Banda Oriental campaign, he joined José Rondeau. He was shot on May 12, 1813, during the attack to the fortress "El Quilombo", and joined back the siege when his injury healed. He was rewarded by Buenos Aires for his military actions.
He joined the Army of the Andes in 1814, and fought in the battles of Chacabuco and Talcahuano, under the command of José de San Martín. He also fought the decisive battle of Maipú under the command of Juan Gregorio de Las Heras. He was rewarded by both Argentina and Chile for his actions, and returned to Buenos Aires.
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