Santos Acosta
Santos Acosta | |
|---|---|
| 6th President of the United States of Colombia | |
| In office May 23, 1867 – April 1, 1868 | |
| Preceded by | Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera |
| Succeeded by | Santos Gutiérrez |
| 8th President of the Sovereign State of Boyacá | |
| In office 1866–1868 | |
| Preceded by | Sergio Camargo |
| Succeeded by | Aníbal Correa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Manuel María de los Santos Acosta Castillo November 1, 1828 Miraflores, Boyacá, Gran Colombia |
| Died | January 9, 1901 (aged 72) Bogotá, Colombia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Carlota Larrota Castañeda |
| Alma mater | Our Lady of the Rosary University |
| Occupation | Physician, soldier (General), politician, rector |
| Profession | Physician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Colombia (Liberal Party) |
| Branch/service | National Army of Colombia |
| Years of service | 1854–1876 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Army Chief of Staff |
| Battles/wars | |
Manuel María de los Santos Acosta Castillo (November 1, 1828 – January 9, 1901) was a Colombian General and political figure. He served as the president of Colombia from 1867 until 1868.