Julio Arboleda Pombo facts for kids
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Julio Arboleda Pombo
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| Born | 9 June 1817  |
| Died | 13 November 1862 (aged 45) |
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| Occupation | Poet, writer |
| Spouse(s) | Sofía Mosquera de Arboleda |
Julio Arboleda Pombo (born June 9, 1817, in Barbacoas, Colombia – died 1862) was a famous Colombian poet, journalist, and politician. He played a big role in the politics of his time. He also owned enslaved people and led a rebellion in 1851. This rebellion tried to stop the end of slavery in the country.
Life and Political Career
Julio Arboleda studied in Europe when he was young. After returning to Colombia, he started working as a journalist. He wrote for newspapers and shared his ideas with the public.
He was a member of the Conservative political party. He was involved in several important events and changes in Colombia. He was even offered the chance to be the country's vice-president more than once, but he always said no.
In 1856, he joined a Conservative uprising in the Antioquia region. He quickly became a leader of this group. He worked with President Moreno of Ecuador to fight against another powerful leader, Mosquera.
With help from states in western Colombia, Julio Arboleda took control of the government. However, he was killed soon after, possibly by his political rivals.
His Poetry and Writings
Julio Arboleda was a very talented writer. He wrote not only in Spanish, his native language, but also in French, English, and Italian. His poems are still highly respected in Spanish-American literature today.
Some of his well-known poems include "Dios y la virtud" (God and virtue), "Estoy en la cárcel" (I am in jail), "Me ausento" (I leave), and "Te quiero" (I love you). He also wrote a long poem called "Gonzalo de Oyón."
Many people believe "Gonzalo de Oyón" was his most important work. Sadly, most of the original manuscript was destroyed by an opponent. Only small parts of it have been saved. A collection of Arboleda's poems was published again in New York in 1884.
See also
In Spanish: Julio Arboleda para niños
