Dardo Rocha

Dardo Rocha (September 1, 1838 September 6, 1921) was an Argentine naval officer, lawyer and politician best known as the founder of the city of La Plata and the first president of the University of La Plata.

Dardo Rocha
Rector of the University of La Plata
In office
1897–1905
Preceded bypost created
Succeeded byJoaquín V. González
Governor of Buenos Aires
In office
May 1, 1881 May 1, 1884
Preceded byJuan José Romero
Succeeded byCarlos Alfredo D'Amico
Personal details
BornSeptember 1, 1838
Buenos Aires
DiedSeptember 6, 1921(1921-09-06) (aged 83)
Buenos Aires
Political partyNational Autonomist Party
SpousePaula Arana
OccupationLawyer and academic
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