Santos Gutiérrez

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José Santos Gutiérrez Prieto
Santos Gutiérrez

“The Colombian Garibaldi”


President of the United States of Colombia
In office
April 1, 1868 – April 1, 1870
Preceded by Santos Acosta
Succeeded by Eustorgio Salgar

Born October 24, 1820
El Cocuy, Boyacá
Died February 6, 1872
Bogotá, Cundinamarca
Political party Liberal
Spouse Ana Deodata Bernal
Religion Roman Catholic

José Santos Gutiérrez Prieto (October 24, 1820February 6, 1872) was a Colombian statesman and soldier, who became president of the Sovereign State of Boyacá, and went on to serve as president of the United States of Colombia for the term of 1868-1870.

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