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José María Rojas Garrido

Colombian politician (1824-1883)

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José María Rojas Garrido was a Colombian Senator, and statesman, who as the first Presidential Designate became Acting President of the United States of Colombia in 1866 during the absence of President elect Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera. He was a prominent journalist for several Liberal Party newspapers, and is considered one of the most important orators in Colombia's history.

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Born
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Place of birth
El Agrado wd
Died
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Place of death
Bogotá wd
Citizenship
Colombia wd
Occupation
journalist, diplomat, politician, lawyer, judge wd
Political party
Colombian Liberal Party wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Colombia (1 April 1866 – 22 May 1866)
  • member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia

Questions

When was José María Rojas Garrido born?
José María Rojas Garrido was born on 7 June 1824 in El Agrado.
What positions has José María Rojas Garrido held?
Positions held by José María Rojas Garrido include: President of Colombia (1866–1866); member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): José María Rojas Garrido · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q2736411 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: José María Rojas Garrido.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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