Ramón Maza
1810–1839 (age 29)
Biography
Ramón Maza (1810–1839) was a young military officer whose brief life was devoted to service during Argentina's formative years. Born in the decade following independence, he came of age during the consolidation of the new republic and participated in the military endeavors that defined the nation's early development and territorial security.
Though his life was cut short at twenty-nine years of age, Maza's military service contributed to Argentina's stability during a period of significant political and social transition. His burial in Recoleta Cemetery honors his sacrifice and commitment to the nation. His generation represented the youth who inherited and defended the independence won by their predecessors.