About Luis La Puerta
Lived 1811 – 1896 (aged 85). Luis La Puerta was a Peruvian politician and military officer.
Luis La Puerta de Mendoza (August 25, 1811 – October 21, 1896) was a 19th-century Peruvian politician. He was born in Cusco. He was briefly Prime Minister of Peru in January 1868. He served as the first vice president from 1876 to 1879 and briefly acted as president for five days in 1879 during the War of the Pacific while then-president Mariano Ignacio Prado was overseas.
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Who was Luis La Puerta?
Peruvian politician and military personnel (1811-1896)
When was Luis La Puerta born?
Luis La Puerta was born on 25 August 1811 in Cusco.
When did Luis La Puerta die?
Luis La Puerta died on 21 October 1896 in Lima.
What was Luis La Puerta's occupation?
Luis La Puerta was a politician and military officer.
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Luis La Puerta was Peruvian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Luis La Puerta. https://biography.guide/luis-la-puerta/
MLA: "Luis La Puerta." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/luis-la-puerta/.
Chicago: "Luis La Puerta." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/luis-la-puerta/.
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