Ramon Santamarina
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Ramon Santamarina | |
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 Ramon Santamarina | |
| Born | February 25, 1827 |
| Died | August 23, 1904 (aged 77) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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| Children | 4 (with first wife), 13 (with second wife) |
| Parent(s) | Jose Garcia Santamarina and Manuela Varela |
Joaquin Ramon Cesareo Manuel Santamarina (February 25, 1827 – August 23, 1904) was an Argentine businessman of Spanish origin. After arriving in Argentina at the age of seventeen, he acquired many ranches and eventually founded Santamarina and Sons, which is one of the major cattle companies of Argentina in the 2020s.
His descendants played a significant role in the economy and politics of Argentina. Ramon Santamarina, his first son became president of the National Bank of Argentina, while his other son Enrique became vice president of Argentina in 1930.[1]
Ramon Santamarina was born on February 25, 1827, in Ourense, Spain. His parents were members of noble families of Galicia. His father Jose was the captain of the civil Royal Guard of Ferdinand VII of Spain.[2] He spent most of his childhood in Ourense, until his father was transferred in A Coruña in 1835.
His father had lost most of the family's fortune. While being in A Coruña, Jose Santamarina due to his large economic problems committed suicide in front of Ramon.
After the death of his mother, he lived with his uncle Ramon de Francisco until 1844, when he emigrated to Argentina. After giving birth to four children his first wife, Ana Alduncin, died in 1866. After many years he married Anne Irazustra, with whom he had thirteen children. Ramon Santamarina committed suicide on August 23, 1904. His funeral was attended by many important individuals of Buenos Aires.
