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Santos Acosta
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| 6th President of the United States of Colombia | |
| In office May 23, 1867 – April 1, 1868 |
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| Preceded by | Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera |
| Succeeded by | Santos Gutiérrez |
| 8th President of the Sovereign State of Boyacá | |
| In office 1866–1868 |
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| Preceded by | Sergio Camargo |
| Succeeded by | Aníbal Correa |
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Manuel María de los Santos Acosta Castillo
November 1, 1828 Miraflores, Boyacá, Colombia |
| Died | January 9, 1901 (aged 72) Bogotá, Colombia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Carlota Larrota Castañeda |
| Alma mater | Our Lady of the Rosary University |
| Occupation | Physician, soldier (General), politician, rector |
| Profession | Physician |
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| Allegiance | Colombia (Liberal Party) |
| Branch/service | National Army of Colombia |
| Years of service | 1854–1876 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Army Chief of Staff |
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Manuel María de los Santos Acosta Castillo (born November 1, 1828 – died January 9, 1901) was an important Colombian General and political figure. He served as the president of Colombia from 1867 to 1868.
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Santos Acosta: A Colombian Leader
Santos Acosta was born in Miraflores, Boyacá, Colombia, on November 1, 1828. He passed away in Bogotá on January 9, 1901. He is remembered for his roles as a military leader and a key politician.
From Doctor to General
Even though Santos Acosta studied and became a doctor, he chose not to work in medicine. Instead, he followed a path in the military and politics. He became a General in the army, showing his leadership skills in several important battles.
A Key Political Figure
Santos Acosta was elected many times as a Member of Parliament (MP). He served in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, which are parts of the country's government.
Shaping the Constitution
Santos Acosta played a big part in changing Colombia's laws. He was one of the main people involved in the constitutional reform of 1853. This was a major event that helped shape how the country was governed.
Becoming Vice-President
In 1867, the Congress of Colombia chose Acosta as the second Vice-President. At the same time, Santos Gutiérrez was elected as the first Vice-President, and Joaquín Riascos as the third.
His Time as President
Santos Acosta became the President of the United States of Colombia in 1867. He served in this high office until 1868. During his time as president, he worked to lead the country and make important decisions for its future.
See also
- In Spanish: Santos Acosta para niños
