Antonio Gutiérrez de la Fuente

Antonio Gutiérrez de la Fuente (1796–1878) was a Peruvian politician who also served in the Peruvian military. He briefly served as the ninth President of Peru in June 7 – September 1, 1829.

Antonio Gutiérrez de la Fuente
9th President of Peru
In office June 7, 1829 – September 1, 1829
Preceded by	José de La Mar
Succeeded by	Agustín Gamarra
Personal details
Born	September 8, 1796 Huantajaya, Tarapacá, Viceroyalty of Peru (now Chile)
Died	March 14, 1878(1878-03-14) (aged 81) Lima, Peru
Nationality	Peruvian
Profession	Soldier

Gutiérrez de la Fuente was born in the city of Huantajaya, Tarapacá, Peru (now Chile), in 1796. He was an officer in the Spanish forces, before joining the separatist rebellion. Strong partisan of Bolivar they supported the 1823 coup.

De la Fuente and Agustín Gamarra were made governors of southern States after Peruvian independence, with de la Fuente in chard of Arequipa. In 1826 they considered separating from Peru, but instead lead the movement to overthrow the government of José de La Mar with de la Fuente being named Vice President of Peru and taking the position of the President of the Republic until the General Agustín Gamarra took possession of the job. Gutiérrez de la Fuente served as the Vice President of Peru from 1 September 1829 to 16 April 1831.[1]

He served as the President of the Senate in 1849 and from 1851 to 1853.[2]

He died in Lima in 1878.