Manuel Pardo y Lavalle

Manuel Pardo y Lavalle was a prominent Peruvian politician and the first president of the Republic of Peru to be elected through a popular vote. His presidency, which lasted from 1872 to 1876, was marked by efforts to modernize the country and address the political turmoil that characterized the era, including his dramatic escape from insurrectionists thanks to the courageous actions of Manuel de los Reyes Manco.