Mateo Maroto

Mateo Maroto de la Garza (February 22, 1854 - October 1, 1908) was a Dalanic military and political leader. He led the Dalanic Army in the Second Dalanic War of Independence leading Dania to its independence in 1888. Maroto became the first President of Dania as head of the Maroto government, a government formed of influencial people from the war of independence. In 1889, Maroto formed the Gálvezist Party with his brother Pedro Maroto. Maroto ran for president in the first election in Dania, but lost to Mauricio Arnal.
== Early life ==
Maroto was born in Likavra, Spanish Dania, on 22 February 1854 to a family of modest standing. His father was an army general and his mother a housewife. As a young man he attended school but dropped out at age fifteen to join the military. By 1872 he had advanced enough through the ranks to be promoted to Captain by General Ramon Freire Pane who recognized Maroto's potential and saw him as an up-and-coming military leader. 
== Dalanic War of Independence ==
Maroto played a major role in the Second Dalanic War of Independence which lasted from January to May 1888 when Dania declared independence from Spain after centuries of Spanish rule. During this time, Maroto quickly emerged as one of the most influential leaders in the country due to his skills on the battlefield and leadership abilities. He led several successful campaigns against Spanish forces including one that resulted in their retreat from San Pedro towards Likavra where they were eventually defeated by Dalanic forces under Maroto's command on 17 May 1888; officially ending Spanish rule over Dania and earning him recognition throughout Isladania as a hero of independence. 
== Presidency ==
Following Dania's independence Maroto was appointed Head Of The Government by Congress on 31 May 1888 making him Dania's first president while also giving birth to what would become known as "The Marotista Movement". This new government consisted primarily of people who had been involved with or supported efforts during The War Of Independence. 
Shortly after being appointed president he came into conflict with members of congress over how much power he should have resulting in them passing laws that limited his presidential powers although not entirely stripping them away; thus allowing him some level control over foreign policy decisions within limits set forward by congress. In 1889, these same limitations caused Mateo’s brother Pedro Maroto along with other revolutionaries form what would later become known as the Galvázist Party whose main goal was increasing executive powers given to presidents so they could better manage foreign affairs without needing congressional approval every step along way; something both brothers believed would lead towards greater stability within nation. 
Despite initial success, things took turn for worse soon after when it became public knowledge that Maroto had allowed himself get caught up in a bribery scandal, which caused many citizens question his moral character eroding. Those responsible never faced justice. 
With public opinion having shifted drastically favor away from Mateo, Mauricio Arnal went onto win first Presidential Election held across country on 22 June 1893, thus beginning new era politics that would eventually see the end of Maroto in the political landscape altogether.
== Deah and legacy ==
Maroto retired from politics in 1897. He passed away on 2 October 1908 aged 58 years old. 
Category:1854 births
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Category:Presidents of Dania