Camilo Torres Tenorio
Appearance
Camilo Torres Tenorio | |
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President of the Congress, entrusted with the Federal Executive Power* | |
In office October 4, 1812 – October 5, 1814 | |
Preceded by | Antonio Nariño |
Succeeded by | Triumvirate José María del Castillo Rada, Joaquín Camacho |
President of the United Provinces of the New Granada | |
In office November 15, 1815 – March 14, 1816 | |
Vice President | Manuel Rodríguez Torices |
Preceded by | Triumvirate Manuel Rodríguez Torices, José Miguel Pey de Andrade |
Succeeded by | José Fernández Madrid |
Personal details | |
Born | November 22, 1766 Popayán, Cauca |
Died | October 5, 1816 Bogotá, Cundinamarca |
Spouse | Francisca Prieto y Ricaurte |
Alma mater | Our Lady of the Rosary University |
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Camilo Torres Tenorio (November 22, 1766 – October 5, 1816) was a Colombian politician. He is credited as being an early founder of the nation due to his role in early struggles for independence from Spain.[1]
Biography
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Torres and Antonio Nariño had grave political disagreements that divided the independence movement.
During the Spanish invasion of New Granada, Torres was captured in the city of Buenaventura, being imprisoned by royalist and Spanish troops. He was executed for treason against the Spanish monarchy on October 5, 1816.
References
- ^ Osterling, Jorge Pablo (1988-12-01). Democracy in Colombia: Clientelist Politics and Guerrilla Warfare. Transaction Publishers. ISBN 9781412821520.
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