Juan Antonio Pezet

Juan Antonio Pezet Rodríguez Piedra (11 June 1809 24 March 1879) was a Peruvian military officer and politician who served in the positions of Secretary of War, First Vice President and the 16th President of Peru throughout his life. As President, his moderate and cautious attitude towards the occupation of the Chincha Islands by a Spanish Fleet in 1864 was used as an excuse to launch a military uprising that drove him out of power.

Juan Antonio Pezet
16th President of Peru
In office
August 5, 1863  November 8, 1865
Preceded byPedro Diez Canseco
Succeeded byPedro Diez Canseco
Prime Minister of Peru
In office
1861–1863
PresidentRamón Castilla
Miguel de San Román
Preceded byJosé Maria Raygada y Gallo
Succeeded byJuan Antonio Ribeyro Estrada
Personal details
Born(1809-06-11)11 June 1809
Lima, Peru
Died24 March 1879(1879-03-24) (aged 69)
Lima, Peru
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