Ignacio Álvarez Thomas, Supreme Director (United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata) : All Data

Ignacio Álvarez Thomas was the Supreme Director of the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata in 1816. Although his rule was brief, lasting only a few months, he played a significant role during a tumultuous period in the region's history. During his tenure, the United Provinces faced the challenge of the Spanish invasion led by General José de la Serna in the War of Independence, which occurred from 1814 to 1817. Despite the ongoing conflict, Álvarez Thomas worked to strengthen the military and consolidate the government's power, leaving a lasting impact on the United Provinces' struggle for independence.