About José Eusebio Caro
Lived 1817 – 1853 (aged 35). José Eusebio Caro was a Colombian writer and politician.
José Eusebio Caro Ibáñez (March 5, 1817 – January 28, 1853) was a writer, journalist, and politician from New Granada. He was born in Ocaña, Norte de Santander and studied law at the Colegio de San Bartolomé in Bogotá. Married to Blasina Tobar Finch in 1843, he was the father of future Colombian president Miguel Antonio Caro as well as future first lady Margarita Caro Tobar, the wife of another president Carlos Holguin Mallarino.
Career He was a co-founder of the Colombian Conservative Party. As a writer, his most notable works were only published after his death. Among these are his letters, philosophical writings and poetry.
Personal life He died in Santa Marta.
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Colombian writer, journalist and politician (1817-1853)
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José Eusebio Caro was born on 5 March 1817 in Ocaña.
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José Eusebio Caro died on 28 January 1853 in Santa Marta.
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José Eusebio Caro was a writer and politician.
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José Eusebio Caro was Colombian.
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