Lucio Norberto Mansilla
Lucio Norberto Mansilla | |
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Portrait by Jean Philippe Goulu (1786-1853), currently located at the National Historical Museum (Argentina) | |
| Governor of Entre Ríos Province | |
| In office September 28, 1821 – February 12, 1824 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Juan León Sola |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1792 Buenos Aires |
| Died | April 10, 1871 (aged 82) Buenos Aires |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Political party | Federal |
| Other political affiliations | Patriot |
| Spouse(s) | Poloña Durante, Agustina Ortiz de Rozas |
| Profession | Military |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata (1806–1807) United Provinces of the Río de la Plata Argentine Confederation |
| 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 officer, surveyor and politician who played a prominent role in the Argentine War of Independence, the Cisplatine War and the Anglo-French blockade of the Río de la Plata . He was the first governor of the Entre Ríos Province. Although he commanded several units in many battles, he is most renowned for commanding the Argentine forces in the battle of Vuelta de Obligado on the Paraná River during the Anglo-French blockade of the Río de la Plata .