Early years Juan Bautista Paz
the old casa de tucumán, independence of united provinces of río de la plata (now argentina) proclaimed in 1816. photograph 1868
juan bautista paz born in san miguel de tucumán in 1772, son of merchant santiago del estero. studied law @ university of charcas , gained doctorate in jurisprudence shortly before 1800, when enrolled in audiencia of buenos aires. returned tucumán, held several positions in local council. when council heard may revolution in buenos aires in june 26, 1810, juan bautista paz cast deciding vote town patriots side. following year, paz member of local government board. gave post in 1812.
he helped general manuel belgrano organize key victory in battle of tucumán, , following year mayor of town.
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