* Carlos Antonio López (1790-1862): López was a soldier and politician who served as the second Supreme Dictator of Paraguay from 1844 until his death in 1862. He is known for his modernization of the country and his promotion of economic development.
* Francisco Solano López (1826-1870): López was a soldier and politician who served as the third Supreme Dictator of Paraguay from 1862 until his death in 1870. He is known for his role in the Paraguayan War (1864-1870), which resulted in the deaths of more than half of the country's population.
* Juan Bautista Gill (1840-1874): Gill was a soldier and politician who served as the first constitutional president of Paraguay from 1870 until his death in 1874. He is known for his efforts to rebuild the country after the Paraguayan War.
* Carlos Antonio López Jr. (1847-1921): López Jr. was a politician who served as the second constitutional president of Paraguay from 1894 until 1898. He is known for his liberal policies and his support for education and cultural development.