Juan Bautista Arístides Villanueva Chenaut (1825-1900) was an Argentine politician and merchant who governed Mendoza Province during 1870 to 1873.[1]
Arístides Villanueva | |
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| Governor of Mendoza | |
| In office November 20, 1870 – October 11, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | Nicolás Villanueva |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Civit |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 11, 1825 Mendoza, Argentina |
| Died | August 7, 1900 (aged 74) Río Cuarto, Córdoba |
| Political party | Autonomist Party |
| Spouse | Vicenta Doncel |
| Children | Guillermo, Vicenta |
| Profession | Politician, merchant |
Biography
editArístides Villanueva was born on August 11, 1825, in Mendoza, Argentina. He was son of José María Villanueva Pelliza and Juana Chenaut Moyano. Villanueva had a sister called Carolina.[2] In 1844, Villanueva got married with Vicenta Doncel in San Juan city. He had two children: Guillermo and Vicenta Villanueva.
Political career
editHe held various provincial and national political offices. He was War and Navy National Minister. He was also President of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies. Later he held the office of governor of Mendoza from November 20, 1870, to October 11, 1873. He succeeded his cousin Nicolás Villanueva, who had begun a period in Mendoza Province History known as "family governments".
Tributes
editCurrently, a main avenue of Mendoza has his name.[3][4][5] Due to the contribution to education, also an ancient school, located in the downtown, has it.[6]
Notes
edit- ^ "Mr. Juan Bautista Arístides Villanueva Chenaut (Spanish)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ^ "Lieutenant Colonel José María Villanueva Pelliza (Spanish)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ^ Remodelarán la calle Arístides Villanueva Archived August 19, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Bares de la Arístides Villanueva pueden convertirse en bailables Archived August 19, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Siguen abriendo locales bailables en Arístides Villanueva Archived August 19, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Ficha de la escuela Nro. "1042" Archived August 19, 2014, at the Wayback Machine