Wenceslao Paunero (general)
Wenceslao Paunero | |
|---|---|
| Minister of War and Navy | |
| In office February 1, 1868 – October 12, 1868 | |
| President | Bartolomé Mitre |
| Vice President | Marcos Paz |
| Preceded by | Juan Andrés Gelly y Obes |
| Succeeded by | Martín de Gainza |
| Provisional Governor of Córdoba | |
| In office January 28, 1862 – March 17, 1862 | |
| Preceded by | Marcos Paz |
| Succeeded by | Justiniano Posse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1805 Colonia del Sacramento, Río de la Plata, Spanish Empire |
| Died | 1871 (aged 65–66) Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Empire of Brazil |
| Spouse |
Petrona Manuela de Arrea y Segurola
(m. 1843–1871) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Provinces Argentine Confederation State of Buenos Aires Argentina |
| Branch | Argentine Army |
| Years of service | 1825 – 1871 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | List
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Wenceslao Paunero was a 19th-century Argentine General, politician and diplomat of Uruguayan origin. He was born within the Banda Oriental and would go on to be a major member of the Unitarian Party. He was also the Minister of War and Navy of Argentina and the provisional Governor of Córdoba.