About Santos Acosta
Lived 1828 – 1901 (aged 72). Santos Acosta was a Colombian politician, physician, rector (politics) and soldier.
Manuel María de los Santos Acosta Castillo (November 1, 1828 – January 9, 1901) was a Colombian General and political figure. He served as the president of Colombia from 1867 until 1868.
Biographic data Acosta was born in Miraflores, Boyacá, on November 1, 1828. He died in Bogotá on January 9, 1901.
Political career Although Acosta studied and graduated in medicine, he did not practice this profession. Rather, he pursued military and political careers. He was elected several times as MP, both to the House of Representatives and the Senate. Santos Acosta was one of the main players during the constitutional reform of 1853.
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Who was Santos Acosta?
President of Colombia
When was Santos Acosta born?
Santos Acosta was born on 1 November 1828 in Boyacá Department.
When did Santos Acosta die?
Santos Acosta died on 9 January 1901 in Bogotá.
What was Santos Acosta's occupation?
Santos Acosta was a politician, physician, rector (politics) and soldier.
What nationality was Santos Acosta?
Santos Acosta was Colombian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Santos Acosta. https://biography.guide/santos-acosta/
MLA: "Santos Acosta." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/santos-acosta/.
Chicago: "Santos Acosta." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/santos-acosta/.
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