Juan Martín Echenique

Juan Martín Echenique y Tristán (1841 – May 26, 1912) was a Peruvian politician and soldier who served as the Mayor of Lima from 1898 to 1899. He was the son of José Rufino Echenique, who served as President of Peru and Victoria Tristán. During his military career, Juan fought for Peru during the Chincha Islands War against Spain.

Juan Martín Echenique
Juan Martín Echenique y Tristán
Mayor of Lima
In office
1898–1899
Preceded byAntero Aspíllaga
Succeeded byBenjamín Boza
Personal details
Born1841
Lima, Peru
Died(1912-05-26)May 26, 1912
Lima, Peru
Political partyDemocratic

Biography

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Echenique was born in 1841 in Lima, Peru to José Rufino Echenique and Victoria Tristán de Echenique, the daughter of the last Viceroy of Peru, Pío de Tristán. He began his military training as a cadet in 1851. In 1853, he entered the Chorrillos Military School, where he studied until November 1854. In 1855, he was forced into exile in the United States with his father due to the Liberal Revolution of 1854.