Santos Gutiérrez
Santos Gutiérrez | |
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| 7th President of the United States of Colombia | |
| In office April 1, 1868 – April 1, 1870 | |
| Preceded by | Santos Acosta |
| Succeeded by | Eustorgio Salgar |
| Member of the Executive Ministry of the United States of Colombia | |
| In office February 9, 1863 – May 14, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Provisionary Office* |
| Succeeded by | Provisionary Office* |
| 19th President of the Sovereign State of Cundinamarca | |
| In office January 1, 1864 – January 18, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | Alejo Morales |
| Succeeded by | Rafael Mendoza |
| 4th President of the Sovereign State of Boyacá | |
| In office 1861–1862 | |
| Preceded by | David Torres |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Cortés Holguin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | José Santos Gutiérrez Prieto October 24, 1820 El Cocuy, Boyacá, Colombia |
| Died | February 6, 1872 (aged 51) Bogotá, Cundinamarca, United States of Colombia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Ana Deodata Bernal (1849-?) Hermelina Concha (1869-1872) |
| Alma mater | National University of Colombia |
| Nickname(s) | Tuso Gutiérrez, Colombian Garibaldi |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Colombia (Liberal Party) |
| Branch/service | National Army of Colombia |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Army Chief of Staff |
| Battles/wars | War of the Supremes Colombian Civil War (1860–1862) |
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José Santos Gutiérrez Prieto (October 24, 1820 - February 6, 1872), was a Colombian statesman and soldier, who became president of the Sovereign State of Boyacá, and later elected as president of the United States of Colombia for the term of 1868-1870.