Biography
Felipe de Vergara Azcárate Felipe de Vergara Azcárate y Caycedo (May 26, 1745 - December 18, 1818) was a Colombian lawyer, professor, rector, Senator and Congressional Representative who held the presidency of Colombia from November 26, 1812, to December 14, 1812, also Lieutenant Governor of Cartagena de Indias and Prosecutor of the same, Royal Accountant of the treasury of Panamá, served as Secretary of State, War and Foreign Relations. He was principal member of the Government Junta appointed by General Antonio Nariño to govern Cundinamarca in his absence. Felipe was considered one of the best patriots who have distinguished themselves in all their vows and personal services. As José María Caballero described it in Diario de la Independencia, he rubbed shoulders with characters who "the sparks of the fire lit in France...
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