Luis José de Orbegoso
President of Peru (1795-1847)
Luis José de Orbegoso y Moncada-Galindo, de Burutarán y Morales (August 25, 1795 – February 5, 1847), was an aristocratic Peruvian soldier and politician, who served as the 5th President of Peru as well as the first President of North Peru. This was a time of profound social instability and continuing civil war.
Luis José de Orbegoso | |
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 Portrait by José Gil de Castro | |
| 5th President of Peru | |
| In office December 21, 1833 – February 23, 1835 | |
| Preceded by | Agustín Gamarra |
| Succeeded by | Felipe Santiago Salaverry |
| 1st President of North Peru | |
| In office 21 August 1837 – 30 July 1838 | |
| Preceded by | (Republic created) |
| Succeeded by | José de la Riva Agüero |
| 1st President of North Peru | |
| In office 30 July 1838 – 21 August 1838 | |
| Preceded by | (Republic created) |
| Succeeded by | Agustín Gamarra (as President of Peru) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 25, 1795[1][2] Chuquizongo, Huamachuco |
| Died | February 5, 1847 (aged 51)[1] Trujillo, Peru |
| Nationality | Peruvian |
| Profession | Soldier |