José Vicente Concha facts for kids
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José Vicente Concha
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| 8th President of Colombia | |
| In office August 10, 1914 – August 10, 1918 |
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| Preceded by | Carlos Eugenio Restrepo |
| Succeeded by | Marco Fidel Suárez |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office September 19, 1921 – November 11, 1921 |
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| President | Marco Fidel Suárez |
| Preceded by | Laureano García Ortiz |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Urueta |
| Minister of War | |
| In office September 4, 1901 – January 16, 1902 |
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| President | José Manuel Marroquín |
| Preceded by | Pedro Nel Ospina |
| Succeeded by | Arístides Fernández |
| Colombia Ambassador to the Kingdom of Italy | |
| In office March 8, 1902 – November 28, 1902 |
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| President | José Manuel Marroquín |
| Preceded by | Carlos Martínez Silva |
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José Vicente Concha Ferreira
April 21, 1867 Bogotá, Cundinamarca, United States of Colombia |
| Died | December 8, 1929 (aged 62) Rome, Kingdom of Italy |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Elvira Cárdenas Mosquera |
| Children | 7, including Luis |
| Profession | Lawyer |
José Vicente Concha Ferreira (born April 21, 1867 – died December 8, 1929) was an important Colombian politician. He served as the President of Colombia from 1914 to 1918. He was also a well-known member of the Colombian Conservative Party.
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Who Was José Vicente Concha?
José Vicente Concha was born in Bogotá, Colombia, on April 21, 1867. He passed away in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 1929. At the time of his death, he was working as Colombia's Ambassador to the Vatican City.
Early Life and Education
Concha studied law and became very good at it. He was also a respected university professor. He taught subjects like journalism, literature, and how to speak well in public.
He was known as a very skilled and convincing public speaker. He could debate political topics very effectively.
Starting His Political Journey
José Vicente Concha joined the Colombian Conservative Party. This happened around the time when politicians in Colombia were returning to their traditional parties.
A Leader in Congress
Concha was elected to the Colombian Congress. In 1898, he became a strong leader there. He led important discussions against General Rafael Reyes. These debates eventually led to Reyes stepping down from the presidency.
Serving as a Minister and Ambassador
In 1901, Concha was chosen to be the Minister of War. This was during the time José Manuel Marroquín was president. Later, President Marroquín sent him to be Colombia's Ambassador to the United States. He started this role on March 8, 1902. This was during a big civil war in Colombia called the Thousand Days' War.
Becoming President
In the 1914 Colombian presidential election, José Vicente Concha ran for president. He represented the Conservative Party. His opponent was Nicolás Esguerra from the Liberal Party. Concha won the election with a large number of votes. He received 300,735 votes, while Esguerra received 36,763 votes.
Colombia During His Presidency
Concha became President of Colombia on August 10, 1914. He started his time in office during a peaceful and successful period. This good situation was passed on from the previous government of Carlos Eugenio Restrepo.
Colombia had recently gone through two major conflicts. These were the civil war called the Thousand Days' War and the separation of Panama. Because of this, President Concha decided that Colombia should stay neutral during World War I. The Congress agreed with his decision. They even gave him special powers to make quick decisions for the country.
A Diplomat for Colombia
As mentioned, Concha had served as Colombia's Ambassador to the United States in 1902. He also worked as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This was during the presidency of Marco Fidel Suárez.
In 1925, Concha was appointed as Colombia's Ambassador to Italy. Later, he became the Ambassador to the Vatican City in Rome. He passed away while serving in this role. He once said that he always respected everyone's rights. He also stated that he was fair in all political discussions and elections. He kept good relationships with other countries and never put Colombia in danger.
See also
In Spanish: José Vicente Concha para niños
