Domingo Faustino Sarmiento

Argentinian politician and writer (1811-1888)
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Domingo Faustino Sarmiento

Summary

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento is a human[1]. Born in San Juan[2], he… he was born on February 15, 1811[3]. He died in Asunción[4]. He died on September 11, 1888[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], journalist[8], military personnel[9], and diplomat[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (440 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's place of birth was San Juan[2].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento died in Asunción[4].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento was born on February 15, 1811[3].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento died on September 11, 1888[5].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento is buried at Recoleta Cemetery[12].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's mother was Paula Zoila Albarracín Irrazábal de Sarmiento[13].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento was married to Benita Martínez Pastoriza[14].
  • A child of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento was Ana Faustina Sarmiento[15].
  • A child of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento was Dominguito Fidel Sarmiento[16].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento held citizenship in Argentina[17].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento worked as a politician[6].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's professions included writer[7].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's professions included journalist[8].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's professions included military personnel[9].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's professions included diplomat[10].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento worked as a historian[18].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento held the position of President of Argentina[19].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento held the position of member of the Argentine Chamber of Senators[20].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento held the position of ambassador of Argentina to Chile[21].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento held the position of ambassador of Argentina to the United States[22].
  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento held the position of Governor of San Juan province[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento is Facundo[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento is Recuerdos de Provincia[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento is Vida de Dominguito[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento is Campaña en el Ejército Grande[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in San Juan[2], Domingo Faustino Sarmiento… he was born on February 15, 1811[3]. His mother was Paula Zoila Albarracín Irrazábal de Sarmiento[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], journalist[8], military personnel[9], diplomat[10], and historian[18]. Positions held include President of Argentina[19], a public office[28], in Argentina[29], founded in 1826[30]; member of the Argentine Chamber of Senators[20], a position[31], in Argentina[32]; ambassador of Argentina to Chile[21]; ambassador of Argentina to the United States[22]; and Governor of San Juan province[23], a governor's office[33], in Argentina[34].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Facundo[24], a literary work[35]; Recuerdos de Provincia[25], a literary work[36], in Argentina[37]; Vida de Dominguito[26], a version, edition or translation[38]; and Campaña en el Ejército Grande[27]. Things named for Domingo Faustino Sarmiento include Libertad Palace, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Cultural Center[39], a post office building[40], in Argentina[41]; ARA Presidente Sarmiento[42], a full-rigged ship[43], in Argentina[44], founded in 1964[45]; Ferrocarril Domingo Faustino Sarmiento[46], a railway company[47], in Argentina[48]; Sarmiento Historic Museum[49], a history museum[50], in Argentina[51], founded in 1942[52]; Sarmiento[53], an impact crater[54]; Senator Domingo F. Sarmiento Honorable Mention[55], an award[56], in Argentina[57], founded in 2004[58]; and sarmientite[59].

Personal Life

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento was married to Benita Martínez Pastoriza[14]. Children include Ana Faustina Sarmiento[15], a professor[60], 1832–1904[61], of Argentina[62] and Dominguito Fidel Sarmiento[16], a military personnel[63], 1845–1866[64], of Argentina[65]. He was affiliated with the Unitarian Party[66].

Death and Burial

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento died on September 11, 1888[5]. He passed away in Asunción[4]. The cause of death was congestive heart failure[67]. Burial took place at Recoleta Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (440 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

He has been cited as an influence by Miguel de Unamuno[70], a poet[71], 1864–1936[72], of Spain[73], awarded the Hijo Adoptivo de Salamanca[74], specialised in philosophy[75].

Works attributed to him include Facundo[76], a literary work[77]. Entities named for him include Libertad Palace, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Cultural Center[39], a post office building[40], in Argentina[41]; ARA Presidente Sarmiento[42], a full-rigged ship[43], in Argentina[44], founded in 1964[45]; Ferrocarril Domingo Faustino Sarmiento[46], a railway company[47], in Argentina[48]; Sarmiento Historic Museum[49], a history museum[50], in Argentina[51], founded in 1942[52]; Sarmiento[53], an impact crater[54]; and Senator Domingo F. Sarmiento Honorable Mention[55], an award[56], in Argentina[57], founded in 2004[58].

FAQs

Where was Domingo Faustino Sarmiento born?

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's place of birth was San Juan[2].

Where did Domingo Faustino Sarmiento die?

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento died in Asunción[4].

Who were Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's parents?

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's mother was Paula Zoila Albarracín Irrazábal de Sarmiento[13].

Who was Domingo Faustino Sarmiento married to?

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's spouses include Benita Martínez Pastoriza[14].

What did Domingo Faustino Sarmiento do for work?

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento worked as politician[6], writer[7], journalist[8], military personnel[9], and diplomat[10].

Who did Domingo Faustino Sarmiento influence?

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento has been cited as an influence by Miguel de Unamuno[70].

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