Floro Vega

He was born in Buenos Aires, the son of Luis Vega and Martina Blanco, belonging to a distinguished Creole family of the city. He began his military career in 1849, taking part in some military actions under Ricardo López Jordán.[4] He served under General Justo José de Urquiza, taking an active part in the Battle of Caseros against the troops of Juan Manuel de Rosas. He also served under the command General Julio Argentino Roca, participating in military campaigns against the Indians in Patagonia.[5]

He held some positions in the beginnings of the Argentine Police. He served a police officer of the Argentine Confederation in 1852,[6] and as police inspector commissioner, in charge of the Prison Guards of the Province of Buenos Aires in 1882.[7] That same year he held the position of as Edecán of the Province of Buenos Aires, appointed in office by the governor Dardo Rocha.[8]

He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of Cavalry on July 9, 1884 by decree signed by the then President Julio Argentino Roca.[9] After his retirement he providing services in the Estado Mayor Pasivo of the Argentine Army.[10]

He was married twice, first with Margarita Soreira, daughter of Santiago Soreira and Victoria Monterroso, belonging distinguished families from Rosario and Buenos Aires.[11] His second marriage was with María Alegre, daughter of Narciso Alegre and Isidora Terraga.[12]

His wives were linked directly and indirectly to the families of Casimiro Alegre, Ramón Sorayre and Tomás O'Gorman,[13] military of the colonial and postcolonial period of Argentina. His daughter Luisa Vega, was married to Luis Rodríguez, a grandson of Martín Rodríguez.[14]