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José María Rojas Garrido
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| 3rd President of the United States of Colombia | |
| In office April 1, 1866 – May 22, 1866 |
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| Preceded by | Manuel Murillo Toro |
| Succeeded by | Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera |
| Magistrate of the Supreme Court | |
| In office 1870–1883 |
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| In office 1865–1866 |
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| Secretary of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office September 1, 1866 – May 22, 1867 |
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| President | Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera |
| Preceded by | Manuel Morro |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Martín |
| In office May 23, 1866 – July 2, 1866 |
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| President | Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera |
| Preceded by | Cerbeleon Pinzón |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Morro |
| In office December 1, 1862 – February 3, 1863 |
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| President | Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera |
| Preceded by | Manuel Ancízar |
| Succeeded by | José Hilario López |
| In office July 18, 1861 – November 22, 1861 |
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| President | Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera |
| Preceded by | Manuel María Mallarino |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Ancízar |
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| Born | Agrado, Cundinamarca, Colombia |
| Died | July 18, 1883 (aged 59) Bogotá, Cundinamarca, United States of Colombia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Luisa de Francisco y Ponce |
| Alma mater | Colegio de San Bartolomé |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Judge, Journalist |
José María Rojas Garrido (born June 7, 1824 – died July 18, 1883) was an important Colombian politician. He served as a Senator and held many government jobs. In 1866, he became the Acting President of the United States of Colombia (which is now Colombia). He stepped in when the elected president, Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera, was away. Rojas Garrido was also a well-known journalist for newspapers of the Liberal Party. People remember him as one of Colombia's best public speakers.
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Political Career of José María Rojas Garrido
José María Rojas Garrido had a long and active career in politics. He worked at local, regional, and national levels. He also served in all three branches of the government: the law-making branch (Legislative), the leadership branch (Executive), and the court system (Judicial).
Early Steps in Politics
Rojas Garrido finished his law studies in 1847. He earned a special degree called a Doctorate in Jurisprudence. In 1851, his friend, President José Hilario López, made him Governor of the Neiva Province. Later, in 1856, he was chosen to be a member of the Chamber of Representatives for the Antioquia region.
Soon after, President José María Obando sent him to Venezuela as a diplomat. Rojas Garrido was very good friends with General Mosquera. Because of this friendship, Mosquera appointed him to lead the Ministry of Foreign Affairs four different times. This happened during Mosquera's various times as president.
In 1861, Rojas Garrido was Governor of the Bogotá area. From 1862 to 1863, he was again the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. During this time, he also managed the Ministry of War and Navy. In 1864, he went back to Venezuela as a high-level diplomat. When he returned to Colombia, Congress chose him to be a judge on the Supreme Court of Colombia.
Serving as Acting President in 1866
In 1866, General Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera was elected president again. On February 17, 1866, Congress chose people to act as president if needed. José María Rojas Garrido was chosen as the First Presidential Designate. This role meant he would take over if the president was absent, because there was no Vice President at the time.
Since General Mosquera was in Europe, Rojas Garrido became the Acting President. He took office on April 1, 1866. He served as the 3rd President of the United States of Colombia. His time as acting president ended on May 22, 1866. This was when General Mosquera returned to the country and officially became president.
After His Presidency
After his time as acting president, José María Rojas Garrido continued to advise President Mosquera. He was appointed Secretary of Foreign Affairs one last time. In 1870, he was chosen again to be a judge on the Supreme Court.
In 1872, Rojas Garrido tried to become president himself, but he lost the election to Manuel Murillo Toro. José María Rojas Garrido remained a judge on the Supreme Court until he passed away. He died on July 18, 1883, in Bogotá, due to a lung illness.
See also
In Spanish: José María Rojas Garrido para niños
- Julián Trujillo Largacha
- Bartolomé Calvo
