Agustín Gamarra

Agustín Gamarra Messia (27 August 1785 – 18 November 1841) was a Peruvian soldier and politician, who served as the 4th and 6th President of Peru.

Agustín Gamarra
4th and 6th President of Peru
In office
25 August 1838  18 November 1841
Preceded byAndrés de Santa Cruz
Succeeded byManuel Menéndez
In office
1 September 1829  20 December 1833
Vice PresidentAntonio Gutiérrez de la Fuente
Preceded byAntonio Gutiérrez de la Fuente
Succeeded byLuis José de Orbegoso
Personal details
Born(1785-08-27)27 August 1785
Cuzco, Peru
Died18 November 1841(1841-11-18) (aged 56)
Ingavi, Bolivia
NationalityPeruvian
Spouse(s)Francisca Zubiaga y Bernales
ProfessionSoldier
Military service
Allegiance Spain
 Peru
Branch/service Royal Army of Peru
Peruvian Army
Years of service1809–1821
1821–1841
RankColonel (Spain)
Grand marshal (Peru)
Battles/warsBolivian War of Independence
Cuzco Rebellion of 1814
Peruvian War of Independence
Gran Colombia–Peru War
Peruvian-Bolivian War of 1841-1842
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