Vicente Azuero

Vicente Azuero

Vicente de Azuero y Plata (Oiba, April 21, 1787 – La Mesa, September 28, 1844) was a Neogranadine lawyer, politician, and journalist. He publicly spoke out against the usefulness of religious communities in the nation, being one of the main authors of the legislation that suppressed convents with few members in the 1820s and 1830s.

Vicente Azuero
OccupationPolitician
Native CountryColombia
CategoryPolíticos y Líderes
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Biography

Vicente Azuero Vicente de Azuero y Plata (Oiba, April 21, 1787 – La Mesa, September 28, 1844) was a Neogranadine lawyer, politician, and journalist. He publicly spoke out against the usefulness of religious communities in the nation, being one of the main authors of the legislation that suppressed convents with few members in the 1820s and 1830s. Due to his active participation in public and legislative life, he is considered one of the political and ideological precursors of the Colombian Liberal Party.

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References

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