José María Melo Politician

José María Dionisio Melo y Ortiz (October 9, 1800 – June 1, 1860) was a Colombian general and politician of Pijao ancestry, who fought in the South American wars of independence, and who in 1854 rose to power and held the presidency of Colombia.

Personal facts

José María Melo
Birth dateOctober 09, 1800
Birth place
Chaparral Tolima
Religion
Catholic Church
Date of deathJune 01, 1860
Place of death
La Trinitaria Chiapas , Mexico

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Office holder

party
Colombian Liberal Party
successor

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