Joaquín Suárez

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Joaquín Suárez de Rondelo (1781 - 1868) was a Uruguayan political figure.

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[edit] Head of State of Uruguay

Suárez served as the first head of state of Uruguay in 1828.

He again served in this office in 1830.

[edit] President of Uruguay

Suárez served in the office designated as President of Uruguay from 1843 to 1852, during a civil war against rebels led by Manuel Oribe.

[edit] Designer of Uruguayan flag

He is credited with designing the Uruguayan flag.

[edit] See also