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Establishment of Fortaleza Protectora Argentina
- When
- 11 April 1828
- Where
- Blanca Bay
- Part of
- Founding of Bahía Blanca
Colonel Ramón Estomba founded the fortress on April 11, 1828, on orders from Juan Manuel de Rosas to secure the southern frontier.
The settlement was established as a military fortress on the northwestern end of Blanca Bay. It was named Fortaleza Protectora Argentina to guard against cattle rustlers and the Brazilian navy. This action formalized the presence of Buenos Aires Province on the southern coast.
Sources
- Bahía Blanca Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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