Santos Acosta | |
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6th President of the United States of Colombia | |
In office May 23, 1867 – April 1, 1868 | |
Preceded by | Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera |
Succeeded by | Santos Gutiérrez |
8th President of the Sovereign State of Boyacá | |
In office 1866–1868 | |
Preceded by | Sergio Camargo |
Succeeded by | Aníbal Correa |
Personal details | |
Born | Manuel María de los Santos Acosta Castillo November 1, 1828 Miraflores, Boyacá, Gran Colombia |
Died | January 9, 1901 Bogotá, Colombia | (aged 72)
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Carlota Larrota Castañeda |
Alma mater | Our Lady of the Rosary University |
Occupation | Physician, soldier (General), politician, rector |
Profession | Physician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Colombia (Liberal Party) |
Branch/service | National Army of Colombia |
Years of service | 1854–1876 |
Rank | General |
Commands | Army Chief of Staff |
Battles/wars | |
Manuel María de los Santos Acosta Castillo (November 1, 1828 – January 9, 1901) was a Colombian General and political figure. He served as the president of Colombia from 1867 until 1868.