Guillermo Quintero Calderón
Guillermo Quintero Calderón | |
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 Guillermo Quintero Calderón, 1904. | |
| Born | 1832 Puente Nacional |
| Died | 1919 (aged 86–87) Quintero |
| Allegiance | Colombia |
| Rank | General |
| Other work | Soldier and politician |
Guillermo Quintero Calderón (1832 in Puente Nacional – 1919 in Quintero) was a Colombian soldier and politician.
He began his military career fighting the dictatorship of José María Melo under orders former President Tomás Mosquera. He reached the rank of General after having participated in several civil wars and subsequently began a political career, becoming Governor of Santander in 1888. He became President of Colombia in 1896.[1]
References[]
- ^ Hansen, Mark Hillary, ed. (2006). Kings, Rulers, and Statesmen. New York: Sterling. p. 71. ISBN 978-1-4027-2592-0.
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