Francisco Solano López
2nd president of Paraguay (1826-1870)
1827 — 1870
Quick Facts
Profession
2nd president of Paraguay (1826-1870)
Born
July 24, 1827
Died
1870 (age ~43)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician
ParaguayBorn in AsunciónDied in Amambay Department
1827
Born in Asunción (1827-07-24)
1862
PositionVice President of Paraguay (1862–1862)
1862
PositionPresident of Paraguay (1862–1870)
1870
Died in Amambay Department
About
Francisco Solano López Carrillo was a Paraguayan statesman, military officer and politician who served as President of Paraguay between 1862 and 1870, of which he served mostly during the Paraguayan War (1864–1870). He is the only Paraguayan president to have been killed in action.
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Who is Francisco Solano López?+
Francisco Solano López Carrillo was a Paraguayan statesman, military officer and politician who served as President of Paraguay between 1862 and 1870, of which he served mostly during the Paraguayan War (1864–1870). He is the only Paraguayan president to have been killed in action.
What does the name Francisco mean?+
The name Francisco means "A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Francisco Solano López born?+
Francisco Solano López was born on July 24, 1827.
When did Francisco Solano López die?+
Francisco Solano López died in 1870, at approximately 43 years of age.
Name Meaning
A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest
The name Francisco is of Spanish origin, meaning "A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest". It is traditionally a male name.
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Francisco — July 24, 1827
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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