Santos Acosta
Manuel María de los Santos Acosta Castillo (November 1, 1828 – January 9, 1901) was a Colombian General and political figure. He served as the president of Colombia from 1867 until 1868.
Santos Acosta | |
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| 6th President of the United States of Colombia | |
| In office May 23, 1867 – April 1, 1868 | |
| Preceded by | Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera |
| Succeeded by | Santos Gutiérrez |
| 8th President of the Sovereign State of Boyacá | |
| In office 1866–1868 | |
| Preceded by | Sergio Camargo |
| Succeeded by | Aníbal Correa |
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| Born | Manuel María de los Santos Acosta Castillo November 1, 1828 Miraflores, Boyacá, Colombia |
| Died | January 9, 1901 (aged 73) Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Carlota Larrota Castañeda |
| Alma mater | Our Lady of the Rosary University |
| Occupation | Physician, soldier (General), politician, rector |
| Profession | Physician |
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| Allegiance | Colombia (Liberal Party) |
| Branch/service | National Army of Colombia |
| Years of service | 1854–1876 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Army Chief of Staff |
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Biographic data
Acosta was born in Miraflores, Boyacá, on November 1, 1828. He died in Bogotá on January 9, 1901.[1]
Political career
Although Acosta studied and graduated in medicine, he did not practice this profession. Rather, he pursued military and political careers. He was elected several times as MP, both to the House of Representatives and the Senate. Santos Acosta was one of the main players during the constitutional reform of 1853.[1]
In 1867, Congress elected Acosta as second Vice-President. Congress had also elected Santos Gutiérrez as first Vice-President and Joaquín Riascos as third Vice-President.[1]
References
- Arismendi Posada, Ignacio; Gobernantes Colombianos; trans. Colombian Presidents; Interprint Editors Ltd., Italgraf, Segunda Edición; Page 81; Bogotá, Colombia; 1983
