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Jorge Holguín
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| 10th President of Colombia | |
| In office 11 November 1921 – 7 August 1922 |
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| Preceded by | Marco Fidel Suárez |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Nel Ospina |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 7 August 1918 – 16 September 1918 |
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| President | Marco Fidel Suárez |
| Preceded by | Pedro Antonio Molina |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Antonio Molina |
| In office 1897–1898 |
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| President | Miguel Antonio Caro |
| Preceded by | José Maria Uricoechea |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Gómez Restrepo |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 11 March 1909 – 22 March 1909 |
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| President | Rafael Reyes |
| Preceded by | Camilo Torres Eliceche |
| Succeeded by | Nemesio Camacho |
| In office 7 August 1904 – 15 December 1904 |
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| President | Rafael Reyes |
| Preceded by | Carlos Arturo Torres |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Antonio Molina |
| Minister of War | |
| In office 22 March 1909 – 7 June 1909 |
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| President | Rafael Reyes |
| Preceded by | Eduardo Briceño |
| Succeeded by | Diego Euclides de Angulo |
| Personal details | |
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Jorge Marcelo Holguín Mallarino
30 October 1848 Cali, Valle del Cauca Department, Republic of New Granada |
| Died | 2 March 1928 (aged 79) Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Cecilia Arboleda Mosquera |
| Relations | Manuel María Mallarino (uncle) Carlos Holguín Mallarino (brother) Julio Arboleda Pombo (father-in-law) |
| Children | 11 |
| Occupation | Businessman, soldier, journalist, writer, and politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Colombia (Conservative Party) |
| Branch/service | Army |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Colombian Civil War of 1876 Colombian Civil War of 1895 |
Jorge Marcelo Holguín Mallarino (born October 30, 1848 – died March 2, 1928) was an important Colombian politician and a high-ranking military officer. He served as the acting President of Colombia two times. First, from June to August 1909, and then from November 1921 to August 1922. He also held several important government jobs, including Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Jorge Holguín was born on October 30, 1848, in Cali, which is in the Valle del Cauca Department of what was then called the Republic of New Granada. His brother was Carlos Holguín Mallarino, who also became a president of Colombia.
From a young age, Jorge Holguín was involved in many different fields. He worked as a businessman, a soldier, a journalist, and a writer. He also became a politician. He was a soldier in two major conflicts: the Colombian Civil War of 1876 and the Colombian Civil War of 1895.
Important Government Roles
Jorge Holguín held many key positions in the Colombian government throughout his career. These roles helped shape the country.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
As the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jorge Holguín was in charge of Colombia's relationships with other countries. He served in this role from 1897 to 1898. He took on this job again from August 7 to September 16, 1918. During his time as Minister, he signed an important agreement known as the Holguín-Avebury treaty.
Minister of Finance
The Minister of Finance manages the country's money and economy. Jorge Holguín was the Minister of Finance twice. His first term was from August 7 to December 15, 1904. His second term was from March 11 to March 22, 1909.
Minister of War
The Minister of War is responsible for the country's military and defense. Jorge Holguín served as the Minister of War from March 22 to June 7, 1909.
President of Colombia
Jorge Holguín became the acting President of Colombia two times. His first time was for a short period in 1909. His second term as president was from November 11, 1921, to August 7, 1922. During this time, he led the country through important decisions.
Family Life
Jorge Holguín was a Roman Catholic. He was married to Cecilia Arboleda Mosquera. Together, they had 12 children. His wife, Cecilia, was the First Lady of Colombia during his time as president. He is also related to María Ángela Holguín, who is a well-known figure.
Later Years
Jorge Holguín passed away in 1928 in Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia. He left behind a legacy of public service and leadership in Colombia.
See also
In Spanish: Jorge Holguín para niños
