Saturnino Blanco Nardo (c. 1790– ?) was an Argentine military man and politician,[1] who served as congressman and commander of Yaguareté Corá (Corrientes, Argentina).[2]
Saturnino Blanco Nardo | |
|---|---|
| Comandante of Yaguareté Corá | |
| In office 1820–1821 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18th century Corrientes |
| Died | 19th century Corrientes |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Army officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Republic of Entre Ríos – until 1821 United Provinces of the River Plate |
| Years of service | c. 1810–1840s |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Argentine Civil Wars |
Biography
editHe was born in Corrientes, Argentina, belonging to a Creole family of Asturian ancestry. He took an active part in the civil-military conflicts, serving under the orders of the General Francisco Ramírez against José Gervasio Artigas.[3] In 1821, he served as a congressman for Yaguareté Corá in Corrientes Province.[4] That same year he was promoted to the rank of captain,[5] serving as commander-in-chief of the towns of San Miguel and Yatebú.[6]
References
edit- ^ Historia de Corrientes, Antonio Emilio Castello, 1984, ISBN 9789502106199
- ^ Boletín de la Academia Nacional de la Historia, Volumes 76–77, Academia Nacional de la Historia, 2005
- ^ Artigas, José Gervasio Artigas, Edmundo M. Narancio, Carlos Maggi, 1984
- ^ Historia de la Argentina, Volume 7, Vicente D. Sierra, 1967
- ^ Registro Oficial, Corrientes (Argentina : Province), 1929
- ^ Coleccion de datos y documentos referentes á Misiones, Corrientes (Argentina : Province), 1877