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José María Obando

President of Colombia (1795-1861)

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José María Ramón Obando del Campo was a Neogranadine General and politician who twice served as President of Colombia. As a General, he initially fought for the Royalist Army during the Independence Wars of Colombia, ultimately joining the revolutionary forces of Simón Bolívar towards the end, but once independence was attained he opposed Bolívar's Centralist government.

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Born
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Place of birth
Caloto wd
Died
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Place of death
El Rosal wd
Citizenship
Colombia wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel wd
Political party
Colombian Liberal Party wd
Education
Israel wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Colombia (1 April 1853 – 17 April 1854)
  • member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia

Questions

When was José María Obando born?
José María Obando was born on 8 August 1795 in Caloto.
What positions has José María Obando held?
Positions held by José María Obando include: President of Colombia (1853–1854); member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia.
Where did José María Obando study?
José María Obando was educated at Israel.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): José María Obando · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q1318147 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: José María Obando del Campo.jpg by Ramón Torres Méndez (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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