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Hipólito Vieytes

1762 – 1815

Argentine politician

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About Hipólito Vieytes

Lived 1762 – 1815 (aged 53). Hipólito Vieytes was an Argentine politician, economist, military personnel and philosopher.

Juan Hipólito Vieytes (San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires Province, 6 August 1762 – San Fernando, Argentina, 5 October 1815), was an Argentine merchant and soldier. He was the son of Juan Vieytes and Petrona Mora Fernández de Agüero. His family's house was at 133 Calle Real (today's Ruiz de Arellano street) in front of the central square. He advocated for economic liberalism.

Biography When still a young child, his family moved to Buenos Aires and enrolled him and his brother at the Jesuit school Colegio Real de San Carlos.

He married Josefa Torres and adopted two children: Carlota Joaquina and José Benjamín (his son studied medicine and became a doctor in 1827

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Important facts

Born
13 August 1762, Buenos Aires
Birth century
18th century
Died
5 October 1815, Buenos Aires
Occupation
Politician, economist, military personnel, philosopher
Nationality
Argentina
Education
National School of Buenos Aires
Also known as
Hipolito Vieytes, José Hipólito Vieytes

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hipólito Vieytes?

Argentine politician

When was Hipólito Vieytes born?

Hipólito Vieytes was born on 13 August 1762 in Buenos Aires.

When did Hipólito Vieytes die?

Hipólito Vieytes died on 5 October 1815 in Buenos Aires.

What was Hipólito Vieytes's occupation?

Hipólito Vieytes was a politician, economist, military personnel and philosopher.

What nationality was Hipólito Vieytes?

Hipólito Vieytes was Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hipólito Vieytes

· Wikidata: Q2607643

· DBpedia: Hipólito Vieytes

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