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Francisco de Paula Santander

Colombian military and political leader (1792-1840)

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Francisco José de Paula Santander y Omaña was a Neogranadine military and political leader who served as Vice-President of Gran Colombia between 1819 and 1826, and was later elected by Congress as the President of the Republic of New Granada between 1832 and 1837. Santander played a pivotal role in the Colombian War of Independence being one of the main leaders of the Patriot forces and helped lead the Patriot Army alongside Simón Bolívar to victory. He is often credited with creating the legal foundations for democracy in Colombia, as well as creating the country's first system of public education. For these reasons he is considered a National Hero in Colombia and has thus commonly been known as "The Man of the Laws" as well as the "Organizer of Victory".

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Born
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Place of birth
Villa del Rosario wd
Died
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Place of death
Bogotá wd
Citizenship
Colombia wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel wd
Education
Saint Thomas Aquinas University, St. Bartholomew Major College wd
Spouse
Sixta Pontón de Santander wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Colombia (7 October 1832 – 1 April 1837)

Questions

When was Francisco de Paula Santander born?
Francisco de Paula Santander was born on 2 April 1792 in Villa del Rosario.
What positions has Francisco de Paula Santander held?
Positions held by Francisco de Paula Santander include: President of Colombia (1832–1837).
Where did Francisco de Paula Santander study?
Francisco de Paula Santander was educated at Saint Thomas Aquinas University, St. Bartholomew Major College.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Francisco de Paula Santander · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q452017 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Santander by Acevedo Bernal.jpg by Ricardo Acevedo Bernal (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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