Facundo Quiroga

Juan Facundo Quiroga (27 November 1788 – 16 February 1835) was an Argentine politician, military officer, governor, and caudillo. He was an important federal supporter during the Argentine Civil Wars, after his brief participation in the Argentine War of Independence. In his province, La Rioja, Quiroga is seen as a hero due to his efforts to give more autonomy to La Rioja.