Career
He gave his name to Joaquín Suárez (town). In December 1828, Suárez served as the first head of state of the territory that was about to be known as Uruguay two years later. Suárez served in the office designated as from 1843 to 1852, during the Uruguayan Civil War.
He was the country"s longest ruling president
Designer of Uruguayan flag
He is credited with designing the Uruguayan flag.