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Pedro Alcántara Herrán

President of Colombia (1800-1872)

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Pedro Alcántara Herrán Martínez de Zaldúa was a Colombian general and statesman who served as President of the Republic of the New Granada between 1841 and 1845. As a general he served in the wars of independence of the New Granada and of Peru.

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Born
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Place of birth
Bogotá wd
Died
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Place of death
Bogotá wd
Citizenship
Colombia wd
Occupation
diplomat, politician, artist wd
Political party
Colombian Conservative Party wd
Education
St. Bartholomew Major College wd
Spouse
Amalia Mosquera wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Colombia (1 April 1841 – 1 April 1845)
  • ambassador of Colombia

Questions

When was Pedro Alcántara Herrán born?
Pedro Alcántara Herrán was born on 19 October 1800 in Bogotá.
What positions has Pedro Alcántara Herrán held?
Positions held by Pedro Alcántara Herrán include: President of Colombia (1841–1845); ambassador of Colombia.
Where did Pedro Alcántara Herrán study?
Pedro Alcántara Herrán was educated at St. Bartholomew Major College.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pedro Alcántara Herrán · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q390337 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: 'Pedro Alcántara Herrán' (1874) by Workshop Vienót-Morrisset - Museo de Antioquia - Medellín - Colombia 2024.jpg by José Luiz (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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