670:, he held the position of commander-in-chief of the La Paz garrison, the last public office he held, as he requested and obtained his retirement in 1865. Bilbao La Vieja died in La Paz on June 28, 1869, in his own home. At the time of his death, Bilbao had left around 4,000,000 pesos, leaving his wealth divided among his living descendants. His first cousin twice removed, Gregoria, received Bilbao la Vieja's seven Bolivian
31:
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In
Bolivia, he held multiple and important positions, both military and administrative, excelling in all of them with true diligence and competence. He earned the most honorable recommendations from all his superiors. First as the chief Intendant of La Paz, then as the Governor of the province of
533:, he was the Prefect of La Paz, a member of the war council, and the head of the national guard. In September 1841, the people of La Paz appointed him commander-in-chief of the garrison of that city, following the political change that proclaimed his nephew, General
374:, Don Antonio Bilbao la Vieja de Rojas and Doña Francisca Alquiza Foronda. The noble title of 'La Vieja' was obtained from the Spanish crown; however, he never used it because he sympathized with republicanism. His father was known to be one of the wealthiest men in
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On July 16, 1808, he enlisted as a cadet in the militias of the
Spanish army. A year later, on the same day, July 16, he assisted the patriots in taking the barracks and proclaimed the independence of the Americas. The next day, he was promoted to the rank of
557:; a member of the national council, commander-in-chief of the infantry brigade, and other important positions in various departments of the republic. In 1855, he was instrumental defeating the uprising of General Gregorio Pérez, securing the presidency of
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He participated in the 1842 campaign in Peru as the commander-in-chief of a division. In the same year and the following ones, he successively held the position of
Prefect in the departments of Chuquisaca,
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537:, as president of the republic. Ballivián appointed him chief aide-de-camp of the General Staff, and in this capacity, he participated in the 40-day campaign against Peru and fought in the
678:, were granted to his children Casilda, Antonio, and Dolores, who were living in Argentina. Each of the benefactors from the testament were bestowed around 800,000 pesos.
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being the only heir of his childless daughter
Dolores Patricia and of María de la Concepción, whose children had died bu 1869. His lands in Argentina, amounting to twelve
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Diccionario histórico del departamento de La Paz: expedientes matrimoniales, libros de bautizos, archivos oficiales é historiadores contemporáneos consultados
658:, he was out of service for not being a supporter of these rulers. Although Córdova did call him on two occasions to put down revolutions across the country.
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Casilda Bilbao la Vieja Ramos Mejía (9 April 1818 – 1 January 1890); married to Juan José Sánchez Boado Romero, her sister's widower, and had six children:
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María de la
Concepción Bilbao la Vieja Ramos Mejia (18 December 1815 – 5 February 1840); married to Juan José Sánchez Boado Romero, they had two children:
467:
257:
339:
309:
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Antonio
Mamerto Bilbao la Vieja Ramos Mejía (11 May 1821 – 24 November 1884); married to Edelmira Bartola Giménez Rodríguez, they had seven children:
342:. He came from a long line of Spanish and colonial aristocrats, belonging to one of the most belonging to one of the most wealthy families in the
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Leading a major uprising in
Cochabamba, Bilbao La Vieja captured the city and placed it into Linares’ command. During the presidency of General
470:. He served in the Argentine army for thirteen years, and in 1825, when the war of independence ended, he returned to his homeland with General
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394:. By 1830, Bilbao la Vieja was estimated to have been worth well over 3,000,000 pesos, making him one of the richest people in the Americas.
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705:
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Juana Rosa Bilbao la Vieja Ramos Mejía (29 August 1825 – 8 September 1857); married to
Evaristo Apolinar Ayoroa Uriarte, they had one child:
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299:
487:, later as the head of the National Guard, and finally, as the commander-in-chief, Bilbao La Vieja dedicated his career to the army.
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526:, where he remained until July of the following year when, having obtained his freedom, he returned to his homeland.
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Bilbao la Vieja married María de los
Dolores Ramos Mexia Ross on December 8, 1814. The couple had five children:
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304:
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462:. At Sipesipe, he showed great courage and valiant behavior. On May 25, 1813, he was promoted to the rank of
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408:
327:
346:. Bilbao would serve as Prefect of La Paz, in 1828 and 1829; as a congressman representing La Paz in the
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Martín
Leonardo del Corazón de Jesús Sánchez Boado Bilbao la Vieja (5 December 1842 – 2 February 1901)
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Dolores Patricia Bilbao la Vieja Ramos Mejía (17 March 1823 – 2 July 1885); she never married.
545:. He received the commemorative medal for this battle and was declared a hero of the country.
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522:. After the defeat in Yungay on January 20, 1839, he was taken prisoner and transported to
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fully reinstated him in 1857, as Bilbao la Vieja played a crucial role in ousting the
990:
267:
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Martín Hipólito Ricardo Bilbao la Vieja Giménez (30 January 1866 – 10 December 1929)
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on November 18, 1841. For his part, Bilbao La Vieja was promoted to the rank of
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Carlos Santiago Antonio Ayoroa Bilbao la Vieja (25 January 1847 – 1 March 1924)
590:
Juan José Alejandro Sánchez Boado Bilbao la Vieja (17 March 1845 – 17 May 1849)
814:
La revolucion de la intendencia de La Paz en el virreinato del Rio de la Plata
434:
and took part in all the battles and combats that occurred from 1811 to 1817:
431:
391:
375:
602:
Pedro Augusto Sánchez Boado Bilbao la Vieja (29 January 1856 – 20 April 1866)
599:
Tomás Julián Sánchez Boado Bilbao la Vieja (13 August 1853 – 1 December 1890)
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José Gregorio Sánchez Boado Bilbao de la Vieja (1 December 1835 –18 May 1838)
503:
579:
Francisca Sánchez Boado Bilbao la Vieja (18 August 1837 – 12 February 1839)
550:
387:
613:
Antonio Gervasio Bilbao la Vieja Giménez (19 June 1848 – 20 February 1911)
593:
Carmen Segunda Sánchez Boado Bilbao la Vieja (17 July 1847 – 14 June 1889)
926:
Historia de Bolivia bajo la administración del mariscal Andrés Santa Cruz
892:
Historia de Bolivia bajo la administración del mariscal Andrés Santa Cruz
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Eudoxio Rodolfo Bilbao la Vieja Giménez (2 November 1852 – 30 April 1914)
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Santiago Ernesto Bilbao la Vieja Giménez (24 July 1850 – 6 November 1850)
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In 1826, he was elected deputy to the constituent congress convened in
427:
371:
253:
195:
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Eduardo Sánchez Boado Bilbao la Vieja (4 August 1851 – 29 March 1909)
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367:
191:
124:
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Index to Spanish American Collective Biography: The Andean countries
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Index to Spanish American Collective Biography: The Andean countries
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María Paula Bilbao la Vieja Giménez (13 January 1846 – 21 May 1849)
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523:
383:
960:
Los primeros cien años de la republica de Bolivia ...: 1861-1890
858:
Los primeros cien años de la republica de Bolivia ...: 1861-1890
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Los primeros cien años de la republica de Bolivia ...: 1861-1890
622:
Enrique Bilbao la Vieja Giménez (8 November 1857 – 21 July 1889)
382:, mills, mines, and several buildings in the cities of La Paz,
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on December 11, 1789. He was the legitimate son of the Spanish
625:
Rosa Bilbao la Vieja Giménez (23 March 1860 – 2 December 1860)
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in 1811. He was part of the three Argentine expeditions in
411:, unfortunate for the patriots, and the victorious General
498:, and alongside him participated in the campaigns of the
494:. In 1829, he was appointed aide-de-camp to President
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in 1844; and as Commander-General of La Paz in 1862.
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946:(in Spanish). Imprenta Int. Central del Ejército.
878:(in Spanish). Imprenta Int. Central del Ejército.
326:(11 December 1789 – 28 June 1869) was a Bolivian
727:(in Spanish). J.L. Calderon. pp. 128–132.
422:There, he served under the Argentine General
8:
980:(in Spanish). Intendencia general de guerra.
912:(in Spanish). Intendencia general de guerra.
778:(in Spanish). Intendencia general de guerra.
943:Historia del Ejército de Bolivia, 1825-1932
875:Historia del Ejército de Bolivia, 1825-1932
350:, during the National Assembly of 1832; as
55:3 November 1828 – 27 December 1828
758:Treinta años de historia paceña, 1825-1855
29:
18:
90:26 July 1829 – 15 December 1829
686:
468:United Provinces of the Río de la Plata
258:United Provinces of the Río de la Plata
761:(in Spanish). Empresa Ed. "Universo,".
332:Spanish American wars of independence
300:Spanish American wars of independence
222:María de los Dolores Ramos Mexia Ross
137:10 May 1832 – 2 October 1832
16:Bolivian military officer (1789–1869)
7:
800:(in Spanish). Ediciones del Círculo.
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977:Los generales de Bolivia, 1825-1925
909:Los generales de Bolivia, 1825-1925
775:Los generales de Bolivia, 1825-1925
426:, who promoted him to the rank of
14:
929:(in Spanish). Imprenta boliviana.
895:(in Spanish). Imprenta boliviana.
817:(in Spanish). Alcaldía Municipal.
797:Entre la genealogía y la historia
529:During the government of General
120:Member of the Chamber of Deputies
502:, taking part in the Battles of
340:Peruvian–Bolivian War of 1841–42
310:Peruvian–Bolivian War of 1841–42
238:Antonio Bilbao la Vieja de Rojas
43:Prefect of the La Paz Department
179:Dámaso Bilbao la Vieja Alquinza
957:Morales, José Agustín (1925).
855:Morales, José Agustín (1925).
738:Morales, José Agustín (1925).
324:Dámaso Bilbao la Vieja Alquiza
1:
940:Arguedas, Julio Díaz (1940).
872:Arguedas, Julio Díaz (1940).
472:José María Pérez de Urdininea
811:Pinto, Manuel María (1953).
794:Madero, Fernando M. (1989).
923:Iturricha, Agustín (1967).
889:Iturricha, Agustín (1967).
755:Cruz, Victor Santa (1943).
500:Peru-Bolivian Confederation
366:He was born in the city of
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828:Lo, Sara de Mundo (1981).
721:Aranzaes, Nicanor (1915).
694:Lo, Sara de Mundo (1981).
650:During the governments of
834:(in Spanish). G.K. Hall.
700:(in Spanish). G.K. Hall.
466:by the government of the
407:. He participated in the
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240:Francisca Alquiza Foronda
165:
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424:Juan Martín de Puyrredón
413:José Manuel de Goyeneche
336:War of the Confederation
330:who participated in the
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963:(in Spanish). Bolivia .
861:(in Spanish). Bolivia .
531:José Miguel de Velasco
23:Dámaso Bilbao la Vieja
646:Final years and death
352:Prefect of Chuquisaca
148:Juan Bautista de Asin
974:Díaz, Julio (1929).
906:Díaz, Julio (1929).
772:Díaz, Julio (1929).
652:Manuel Isidoro Belzu
496:Andrés de Santa Cruz
409:Combat of Chacaltaya
398:Wars of Independence
565:Marriage and family
348:Chamber of Deputies
344:Viceroyalty of Peru
1022:People from La Paz
1012:Brigadier generals
668:José María de Achá
660:José María Linares
464:lieutenant colonel
287:Lieutenant colonel
1007:Bolivian generals
841:978-0-8161-8181-0
707:978-0-8161-8181-0
543:brigadier general
405:second lieutenant
356:Prefect of Potosi
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155:Succeeded by
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108:Succeeded by
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73:Succeeded by
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1002:1869 deaths
997:1789 births
440:Las Piedras
289:(Argentina)
143:Preceded by
96:Preceded by
61:Preceded by
991:Categories
682:References
672:haciendas,
664:belcistas.
516:Paucarpata
492:Chuquisaca
456:Vilcapugio
432:Upper Peru
392:Cochabamba
376:Upper Peru
362:Early life
338:, and the
250:Allegiance
208:1869-06-28
185:1789-12-11
101:Pedro Arze
78:Pedro Arze
676:haciendas
508:Ninabamba
504:Yanacocha
458:, Ayuma,
380:haciendas
378:, owning
284:(Bolivia)
235:Parent(s)
133:In office
86:In office
51:In office
512:Socabaya
460:Sipesipe
452:Suipacha
227:Children
444:Tucumán
428:captain
417:Córdoba
372:colonel
254:Bolivia
196:Bolivia
838:
704:
553:, and
551:Potosí
520:Yungay
518:, and
485:Yungas
436:Huaqui
390:, and
388:Potosí
368:La Paz
219:Spouse
192:La Paz
125:La Paz
555:Oruro
524:Cuzco
448:Salta
384:Sucre
836:ISBN
702:ISBN
654:and
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202:Died
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