Jorge Córdova
Jorge Córdova | |
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Jorge Córdova. | |
| 12th President of Bolivia | |
| In office 15 August 1855 – 9 September 1857 | |
| Preceded by | Manuel Isidoro Belzu |
| Succeeded by | José María Linares (provisional) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 April 1822 La Paz, Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata (now Bolivia) |
| Died | 23 October 1861 (aged 39) La Paz, Bolivia |
| Manner of death | Assassination |
| Spouse | Edelmira Belzu Gorriti |
| Children | Margarita Córdova Belzu Francisco Córdova Belzu |
| Relatives | Manuel Isidoro Belzu (father-in-law) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Bolivia |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Ingavi |
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Jorge Córdova (23 April 1822, in La Paz – 23 October 1861) was a Bolivian general and politician who served as the 12th president of Bolivia from 1855 to 1857. He was overthrown in 1857 by forces loyal to José María Linares. He was assassinated in 1861.