José de la Riva-Agüero was a prominent Peruvian politician and military leader, born on February 3, 1783. He is best known for being the first President of Peru, serving from 1823 to 1824. His presidency was marked by political instability and conflicts with other leaders of the time. Riva-Agüero played a significant role in the Peruvian War of Independence against Spanish colonial rule. After his presidency, he faced challenges and was eventually exiled. He returned to Peru later in life, where he continued to influence the political landscape until his death on June 2, 1858.