Francisco Solano López

Politician

1827 – 1870

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Who was Francisco Solano López?

Francisco Solano López was president of Paraguay from 1862 until his death in 1870. He was the eldest son of president Carlos Antonio López, who had left his son a prosperous nation.

Solano López is widely regarded as being responsible for the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance, which led to his death.

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Born
Jul 24, 1827
Asunción
Also known as
  • Francisco Solano Lopez
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Spouses
Religion
  • Catholicism
Died
Mar 1, 1870
Battle of Cerra Corá

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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