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Miguel Triana

1859 – 1931

Colombian engineer and historian

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About Miguel Triana

Lived 1859 – 1931 (aged 71). Miguel Triana was a historian, known for Muisca art, Muisca numerals and Muisca religion.

Biography

Miguel Triana was born on 26 November 1859 in the Granadine Confederation capital Bogotá as son of general Domingo de San Vicente y de los Santos Triana Loboguerrero and Dolores (or Clotilde) Ruiz de Cote. He had a brother Felipe Triana Ruiz de Cote.

Miguel Triana married Juana Echeverri and the couple got one son, Jorge Felipe Triana Echeverri.

Books 1970 - El jeroglífico Chibcha - posthumously 1950 - Por el sur de Colombia: excursión pintoresca y científica al Putumayo - posthumously 1924 - Petroglifos de la Mesa Central de Colombia 1922 - La civilización Chibcha 1915 - Improvements for the mouth of the Magdalena River 1913 - Al Meta 1907 - Por el sur de Colombia: excursión pintoresca y científica al Putumayo 2021 - Por el sur de Colombia, reedición de Editorial Universidad del Cauca https://www.unicauca.edu.co/editorial/

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Important facts

Born
26 November 1859, Bogotá
Birth century
19th century
Died
30 April 1931, Bogotá, Colombia
Occupation
Historian
Known for
Muisca art, Muisca numerals, Muisca religion
Education
National University of Colombia
Employers
National University of Colombia
Also known as
Miguel Triana Ruiz de Cote

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Miguel Triana?

Colombian engineer and historian

When was Miguel Triana born?

Miguel Triana was born on 26 November 1859 in Bogotá.

When did Miguel Triana die?

Miguel Triana died on 30 April 1931 in Bogotá, Colombia.

What was Miguel Triana's occupation?

Miguel Triana was a historian.

What was Miguel Triana known for?

Miguel Triana was known for Muisca art, Muisca numerals and Muisca religion.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Miguel Triana

· Wikidata: Q6015243

· DBpedia: Miguel Triana

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