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One of the most recognized protagonists of Argentine history, Mariano Moreno is not<\/strong> buried in the simple, unadorned tomb pictured above. He died before the cemetery was founded onboard a ship traveling to the UK. His body, wrapped in a British flag, was lowered into the sea off the coast of Brazil. However Moreno’s son also shared his father’s name & built the family vault.<\/p>\n Mariano Moreno (father) was born & raised in the neighborhood of San Telmo in Buenos Aires to a family of limited economic means. His studies were significantly delayed until Moreno’s family could afford to send him to Chuquisaca in modern-day Bolivia. Once there, Moreno’s life changed as he became fascinated with social theory involving man’s freedom & also fell in love with Mar\u00eda Guadalupe Cuenca. She had been destined to enter a convent, but Moreno’s love was so great that he convinced her family otherwise. Mariano Moreno (son) was born in 1804.<\/p>\n Moreno & family returned to Buenos Aires after he tried unsuccessfully to defend the rights of the indigenous population. By the time of the May Revolution & the Declaration of Separation issued in 1810, Moreno accepted nomination as a secretary of the Primera Junta (along with Juan Jos\u00e9 Paso<\/a>). During this time Moreno founded the National Library & became heavily involved in national politics.<\/p>\n National organization proved difficult, & Moreno headed a faction opposed to President Saavedra. When his faction lost a key vote, Moreno attempted to resign… & was denied. As a way of separating Moreno from local politics, he was sent on a diplomatic mission to England. During the journey, he died of an accidental overdose of a medication as prescribed by the ship’s captain.<\/p>\n According to Genealogia Familiar<\/a>, Mariano Moreno (son) married Mercedes Gonz\u00e1lez Balcarce Quesada & passed away in 1876. Those dates & names match what can be found today in Recoleta Cemetery:<\/p>\n A 1946 decree from the national organization for heritage protection<\/a> states that a cenotaph for Mariano Moreno should be located in Section 7<\/a>. These days it’s missing. But at least Mar\u00eda Guadalupe Cuenca is buried alongside her son the Moreno family vault… sadly minus her husband.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" One of the most recognized protagonists of Argentine history, Mariano Moreno is not buried in the simple, unadorned tomb pictured above. He died before the…<\/p>\n![\"Mariano](\"http:\/\/www.recoletacemetery.com\/images\/200806B14.jpg\" "\\"Mariano")
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