León Ortiz de Rozas
1760–1839 (age 79)
Biography
León Ortiz de Rozas (1760–1839) was a military officer whose long career encompassed Argentina's struggle for independence and the consolidation of the republic. Born in the final decades of Spanish colonial rule, he devoted his adult life to military service during the revolutionary period and the establishment of national institutions.
Ortiz de Rozas's seventy-nine years provided a lifetime of service to the emerging Argentine nation. His military expertise and dedication contributed to the security and stability of the new republic during its vulnerable early years. His burial in Recoleta Cemetery reflects the respect and honor accorded to those who served in the nation's founding military leadership.