Julio Argentino Roca
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Birth Name: Alejo Julio Argentino Roca Paz
Born: 17 July 1843 Died: 19 October 1914
Country of origin: Argentina
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Alejo Julio Argentino Roca Paz (July 17, 1843 โ October 19, 1914) was an army general who served as President of Argentina from 12 October 1880 to 12 October 1886 and from 12 October 1898 to 12 October 1904. Roca is the most important representatives of the Generation of '80 and is known for directing the "Conquest of the Desert", a series of military campaigns against the indigenous peoples of Patagonia. During his two terms as president, many important changes occurred, particularly major infrastructure projects of railroads and port facilities; increased foreign investment, particularly from Great Britain; large-s
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