Patricio Escobar
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Patricio Escobar | |
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| 10th President of Paraguay | |
| In office 25 November 1886 – 25 November 1890 | |
| Vice President | José del Rosario Miranda |
| Preceded by | Bernardino Caballero |
| Succeeded by | Juan Gualberto González |
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| Born | 17 March 1843 |
| Died | 19 April 1912 (aged 69) |
| Party | Colorado |
Patricio Escobar (March 17, 1843 – April 19, 1912) was President of Paraguay between November 25, 1886, and November 25, 1890.
Escobar was born in San José de los Arroyos on March 17, 1843. His parents were José Escobar and Ana Bella Cáceres. He was first married with Ignacia Garcete, and later in his life with Estalación E. General Escobar was a hero in the War of Paraguay against the Triple Alliance.
He was inducted as a private in the Cerro León mustering ground, later joining the Infantry Battalion No. 36. He was promoted to first officer in May 1866 and second lieutenant after the battle in Curupayty. He was adjutant of Marshal López in 1867 in the Headquarters of Paso Pucú. He was made a Colonel before the Battle of Cerro Corá. He was assigned difficult missions because of his calm demeanour and caution.
His body reflected his actions in war, since he was covered in scars. He was imprisoned by the enemies, but after being freed he went back immediately to the army. During his government, Salvador Jovellanos promoted Escobar to Brigadier General on July 16, 1874 and Juan B. Gill promoted him to Major General, on July 6, 1876.[citation needed]
