Person

Francisco Ramírez

1786–1821 · 19th century · Also known as Pancho Ramírez

Francisco Ramírez was a caudillo of Entre Ríos and a lieutenant of José Gervasio Artigas in the Federal League. With Estanislao López he defeated Buenos Aires at Cepeda in 1820 and signed the Treaty of Pilar, then turned on Artigas and drove him into exile. He set up the Republic of Entre Ríos but was killed in July 1821 during a campaign against Santa Fe and Buenos Aires.

Francisco Ramírez
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Federal LeagueRepublic of Entre Ríos

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Francisco Ramírez. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/francisco-ramirez
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“Francisco Ramírez.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/francisco-ramirez. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Francisco Ramírez.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/francisco-ramirez.
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