William Brown (admiral)
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William Brown was an Irish sailor, merchant, and naval commander who served in the Argentine Navy during the wars of the early 19th century. Brown's successes in the Argentine War of Independence, the
1850s daguerreotype of Brown
William Brown, miniature by Henry Hervé
Founder of the Argentine Navy, William Brown is considered a national hero in Argentina, with more than 1,200 streets named after him.
Grave of William Brown in Recoleta Cemetery
The Argentine War of Independence was a set of military events from 1810 to 1825 which resulted in the consolidation of Argentina as an independent country from Spanish rule. The historiographical ter
William Brown (admiral)
…was an Irish sailor, merchant, and naval commander who served in the Argentine Navy during the wars of the early 19th century. Brown's successes in the Argentine War of Independence, the Cisplatine War, and the Anglo-French blockade of the Río de la Plata earned the respect and appreciation of the Argentine people, and he is regarded…
From top and left: Crossing of the Andes, Battle of Salta, 22 May 1810 Open Cabildo, Battle of San Lorenzo, Battle of Suipacha, 1813 Assembly, Shooting of Liniers, Jujuy Exodus.
The May Revolution forced the viceroy to resign. He was replaced by a government Junta, the Primera Junta.
Cornelio Saavedra, chairman of the Primera Junta.
Battle of San Nicolás.