Pedro Justo Berrío
Pedro Justo Berrío Rojas | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Antioquia | |
| In office 1864–1873 | |
| Senator | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 28, 1827 Santa Rosa de Osos, Antioquia, Gran Colombia |
| Died | February 14, 1875 (aged 47) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Estefanía Díaz |
Pedro Justo Berrío was a Colombian lawyer, soldier, and politician. He held several legislative positions throughout his life, including governor of Anitioquia from 1864 to 1873. He was born in the municipality of Santa Rosa de Osos of Antioquia Province (of Gran Colombia) in 1827, and died in the city of Medellín, the capital of the Sovereign State of Antioquia in 1875.
Several places in Antioquia are named after him, including Berrío Park, a plaza in the center of Medellín, Puerto Berrío, and the Salesian Pedro Justo Berrio School.