Agustín Gamarra

President of Peru (1785-1841)

Agustín Gamarra Messia (27 August 1785 – 18 November 1841) was a Peruvian soldier and politician, who served as the 4th and 6th President of Peru.

Agustín Gamarra
4th and 6th President of Peru
In office
25 August 1838 – 18 November 1841
Preceded byAndrés de Santa Cruz
Succeeded byManuel Menéndez
In office
1 September 1829 – 20 December 1833
Vice PresidentAntonio Gutiérrez de la Fuente
Preceded byAntonio Gutiérrez de la Fuente
Succeeded byLuis José de Orbegoso
Personal details
Born(1785-08-27)27 August 1785
Cuzco, Peru
Died18 November 1841(1841-11-18) (aged 56)
Ingavi, Bolivia
NationalityPeruvian
Spouse(s)Francisca Zubiaga y Bernales
ProfessionSoldier
Military service
Allegiance Spain
 Peru
Branch/service Royal Army of Peru
Peruvian Army
Years of service1809–1821
1821–1841
RankColonel (Spain)
Grand marshal (Peru)
Battles/warsBolivian War of Independence
Cuzco Rebellion of 1814
Peruvian War of Independence
Gran Colombia–Peru War
Peruvian-Bolivian War of 1841-1842