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Francisco de Paula Santander

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Colombian military and political leader (1792-1840)

PoliticiansLived 1792 to 1840 · aged 47
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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.

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Nicolás Mauricio de Omaña. Santander's maternal uncle and signer of the Colombian act of independence.Nicolás Mauricio de Omaña. Santander's maternal uncle and signer of the Colombian act of independence.An engraving based on a miniature, showing a young Santander in 1812 as a lieutenant.[8]An engraving based on a miniature, showing a young Santander in 1812 as a lieutenant.[8]Santander as a Lieutenant Colonel, miniature by José María Espinosa.Santander as a Lieutenant Colonel, miniature by José María Espinosa.Water Color of General Santander by Master Santiago Martinez DelgadoWater Color of General Santander by Master Santiago Martinez DelgadoSantander and Bolívar crossing the eastern Llanos (Plains) to reach the Andes.Santander and Bolívar crossing the eastern Llanos (Plains) to reach the Andes.A drawing made by Jose Maria Espinosa circa 1824, depicting Bolívar and Santander at the Battle of Boyacá.A drawing made by Jose Maria Espinosa circa 1824, depicting Bolívar and Santander at the Battle of Boyacá.

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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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Lived 1792 to 1840 · aged 47
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