NATIONAL HEROES
Francisco de Paula
Santander
Santander served as one of the primary military leaders during
Colombia’s (then New Grenada) war of independence. Santander was
a soldier and statesman, working closely with Simon Bolivar
during the struggle for independence from Spain. While their
political preferences differed over the course of the next
several years, Santander remained popular. He served as
president of New Grenada from 1833-1837.
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