Aquileo Parra
Aquiles Parra | |
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 1925 oil painting by Francisco Antonio Cano | |
| 11th President of the United States of Colombia | |
| In office April 1, 1876 – April 1, 1878 | |
| Preceded by | Santiago Pérez de Manosalbas |
| Succeeded by | Julián Trujillo Largacha |
| 27th President of the Sovereign State of Santander | |
| In office May 16, 1875 – May 25, 1876 | |
| Preceded by | Germán Vargas Santos |
| Succeeded by | Marco Antonio Estrada |
| Personal details | |
| Born | José Bonifacio Aquileo Elias Parra Gómez May 12, 1825 Barichara, Santander, Colombia |
| Died | December 4, 1900 (aged 75) Pacho, Cundinamarca, Colombia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Businessman, soldier, politician |
Aquileo Parra was a Colombian soldier, businessman and political figure. He was the president of Colombia between 1876 and 1878.[1]
Biographic data
Aquileo Parra was born in Barichara, Santander Department, on May 12, 1825. Hi died in Pacho, Cundinamarca, on December 4, 1900.[1]
Early life
Parra began his early education in the public school of his home town of Barichara, but he was forced to drop out before graduating from high school because of economic hardship. He found a job making and selling hats, and he navigated the Magdalena River, calling on the ports of Magangué, Mompós and Puerto Berrío. He eventually saved enough money to change jobs and became a politician. He spent all his free time learning and studying, and he became an autodidact and highly educated.[1]
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