Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera

Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera

Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera

Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera is a Colombian politician. Born on September 26, 1798 in Popayán, Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera has been recognized for their work as soldier, politician, diplomat, statesperson. Details of the life and career of this Colombian figure are documented in public sources such as Wikipedia.

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Biography

Tomás Cipriano Ignacio Maria de Mosquera y Figueroa Arboleda Salazar, Prieto de Tovar, Vergara, Silva, Hurtado de Mendoza, Urrutia y Guzmán (September 26, 1798 – October 7, 1878) was a Colombian general, political figure, and slaveholder. He was president of Colombia four times. The first time was as president of Republic of New Granada from 1845 to 1849. During the Colombian Civil War of 1860–1862 he led liberal forces in a civil war against conservative factions. After the liberals won, a new, federalist constitution was implemented, which established a two-year presidency, and the nation renamed the United States of Colombia. Mosquera served twice as president of the new government. From 1861 to 1862 he served in a non-elected, interim manner, while the constitution was written. From 1862 to 1864 he served in an elected manner. He had a fourth term from 1866 to 1867. Due to the liberal reforms carried out under his leadership, he is considered one of the most important persons in Colombian history of the 19th century.

Career

Due to large facial wounds received during a battle in 1824, he required the use of a metal prosthesis in his jaw. This affected his ability to speak, which was marked by blowing and whistling sounds. As a result, Mosquera was derisively nicknamed "Mascachochas" (Gaga-chew) by some of his contemporary critics.

Personal Life

Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera was born on September 26, 1798 in Popayán. As a diplomat, politician, soldier, statesperson, Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera is part of the public figures documented from Colombia.

References

  1. "Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomás_Cipriano_de_Mosquera
  2. "Wikidata entity: Q3135880 — Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera." https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3135880

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