About José Ignacio de Márquez
Lived 1793 – 1880 (aged 86). José Ignacio de Márquez was a Colombian politician and lawyer.
José Ignacio de Márquez Barreto (7 September 1793 – 21 March 1880) was a Colombian statesman, lawyer and professor, who first served as Vice President of the Republic of the New Granada after being sworn in by congress in 1832, and under the presidency of Francisco de Paula Santander, and subsequently was elected President of the Republic of the New Granada for the presidential term of 1837 to 1841.
Biographic data Márquez was born in Ramiriquí, Boyacá and died in Bogotá, Cundinamarca at the age of 86.
Early life Márquez studied in the Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé in Bogotá, where he studied jurisprudence and obtained his lawyer degree at age 20. He defeated the candidate supported by incumbent president.
His presidency was noted for its economic and educational reforms and for the War of the Supremes in Pasto, Nariño.
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Who was José Ignacio de Márquez?
President of Colombia (1793-1880)
When was José Ignacio de Márquez born?
José Ignacio de Márquez was born on 9 September 1793 in Ramiriquí.
When did José Ignacio de Márquez die?
José Ignacio de Márquez died on 21 March 1880 in Bogotá.
What was José Ignacio de Márquez's occupation?
José Ignacio de Márquez was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was José Ignacio de Márquez?
José Ignacio de Márquez was Colombian.
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