Joaquín Riascos
Colombian General and politician (1833–1875)
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Manuel Joaquín Riascos García (November 9, 1833 – August 8, 1875) was a Colombian General and politician who became acting President in rebellion of the United States of Colombia in 1867 for 45 days.
Preceded byTomás Cipriano de Mosquera
Succeeded bySantos Acosta
Preceded byJosé Ignacio Diaz Granados
Succeeded byManuel Davila García
Joaquín Riascos | |
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 1912 Oil Painting by unknown artist | |
| 5th President of the United States of Colombia | |
| In office May 12, 1867 – June 28, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera |
| Succeeded by | Santos Acosta |
| 14th President of the Sovereign State of Magdalena | |
| In office 1875 – August 8, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | José Ignacio Diaz Granados |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Davila García |
| 8th President of the Sovereign State of Magdalena | |
| In office April 24, 1867 – 1868 | |
| Preceded by | Tomás Abello |
| Succeeded by | José Ignacio Diaz Granados |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Manuel Joaquín de Santa Isabel Riascos García November 9, 1833 |
| Died | August 8, 1875 (aged 41) |
| Party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Concepción Jimeno Munive |
| Occupation | Soldier (General), politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Colombian Liberal Party |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Colombian Civil War (1860–1862) |