When José Agapito de la Roca Rivera was born on 17 March 1844, in San Martín Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango, Guatemala, his father, Pedro Antonio de la Roca Herrera, was 39 and his mother, Ana María Rivera Solís, was 36. He married Tomasa Estrada de la Roca on 7 February 1863, in San Martín Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango, Guatemala. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 9 daughters. He died on 27 March 1890, in his hometown, at the age of 46.
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A number of liberal dictators ruled Guatemala. They promoted economic growth. They also encouraged foreigners to immigrate to the country.
Guatemala ruled by liberal President Justo Rufino Barrios, who modernises the country, develops the army and introduces coffee growing.
Some characteristic forenames: Indian Dilip, Anirban, Gopal, Alok, Anindya, Arunava, Asit, Asok, Dibyendu, Goutam, Indra, Indranil.
Indian: variant of Dey .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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