José de la Riva Agüero

José de la Riva Agüero
1st President of Peru
In office 28 February – 23 June 1823 (1823-02-28 – 1823-06-23); 3 months and 26 days
Succeeded by	José Bernardo de Tagle Francisco Valdivieso y Prada (interim)
2nd President of North Peru
In office 1 August 1838 – 24 January 1839 (1838-08-01 – 1839-01-24); 5 months and 23 days
Preceded by	Luis José de Orbegoso
Personal details
Born	(1783-05-03)3 May 1783 Lima, Peru
Died	21 May 1858(1858-05-21) (aged 75) Lima, Peru

José Mariano de la Cruz de la Riva Agüero y Sánchez Boquete, Marquess of Montealegre de Aulestia (3 May 1783 – 21 May 1858) was a soldier, politician, and historian who served as the 1st President of Peru and 2nd President of North Peru. He was the first Head of State who had the title of President of the Republic.