Santos Gutiérrez
Santos Gutiérrez | |
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Sovereign State of Boyacá | |
In office 1861–1862 | |
Preceded by | David Torres |
Succeeded by | Pedro Cortés Holguin |
Personal details | |
Born | José Santos Gutiérrez Prieto October 24, 1820 General |
Commands | Army Chief of Staff |
Battles/wars | War of the Supremes Colombian Civil War (1860–1862) |
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José Santos Gutiérrez Prieto (October 24, 1820 - February 6, 1872), was a
Biographic data
Gutiérrez was born in the town of El Cocuy, Boyacá, on October 24, 1820.[1] He died in Bogotá, Cundinamarca, on February 6, 1872.[2]
Early life
Gutiérrez’ family moved to Bogotá in order to provide him with adequate and high education. Gutiérrez completed his high school education in the Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé, where he later studied jurisprudence and obtained his lawyer degree.[1]
Military career
In 1851, Gutiérrez entered the military academy and demonstrated an amazing talent and ability. His first action in combat was during the war against the administration of General José María Melo in 1854, in which he saved the life of General Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera. After his heroic performance in the battlefield he was ascended to the rank of General.[3]
Later, in 1859, Gutiérrez leads the troops of General Mosquera in the province of Santander (today
Political career
After the civil war of 1859-1860, Gutiérrez is appointed, first, Governor of the province of Boyacá (1861-1862) and later, Governor of the province of Cundinamarca (1864-1865).[3]
The revolutionary army of General
References
- ^ a b c Arismendi Posada, Ignacio; Gobernantes Colombianos; trans. Colombian Presidents; Interprint Editors Ltd.; Italgraf; Segunda Edición; Page 85; Bogotá, Colombia; 1983
- ^ Arismendi Posada, Ignacio; Gobernantes Colombianos; trans. Colombian Presidents; Interprint Editors Ltd.; Italgraf; Segunda Edición; Page 88; Bogotá, Colombia; 1983
- ^ a b c d Arismendi Posada, Ignacio; Gobernantes Colombianos; trans. Colombian Presidents; Interprint Editors Ltd.; Italgraf; Segunda Edición; Page 86; Bogotá, Colombia; 1983