Ramón González Valencia
| Ramón González Valencia | |
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| 6th President of Colombia | |
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In office August 4, 1909 – August 7, 1910 |
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| Preceded by | Jorge Holguín |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Eugenio Restrepo |
| 4th Vice President of Colombia | |
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In office August 7, 1904 – March 10, 1905 |
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| President | Rafael Reyes |
| Preceded by | José Manuel Marroquín |
| Succeeded by | Humberto De la Calle |
| Minister of War | |
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In office March 28, 1901 – July 11, 1901 |
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| President | José Manuel Marroquín |
| Preceded by | José Domingo Ospina |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Nel Ospina |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 24, 1851 Chitagá, Pamplona, Republic of New Granada |
| Died | October 3, 1928 (aged 77) Pamplona, North Santander, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Antonia Ferrero Atalaya |
| Alma mater | Our Lady of the Rosary University |
| Occupation | Farmer (), Soldier (General), Statesman |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Colombia (Conservative party) |
| Service/branch | Army |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars |
Colombian Civil War of 1876 Colombian Civil War of 1895 Thousand Days War |
Ramón González Valencia (May 24, 1851 – October 3, 1928) was a Colombian conservative, military officer and statesman. He participated in the civil wars of 1876, Colombian Civil War of 1895, and the Thousand Days War.
González Valencia was born in the town of Chitagá, Norte de Santander Department, on May 24, 1851. He died in the city of Pamplona, Norte de Santander Department, on October 3, 1928.
Although González Valencia was a young farmer, working in agriculture and cattle rising, he enlisted in the military during the civil wars of the time. His military career began in 1876, at the battle of “Hatogrande”, the conservative revolt against President Aquileo Parra.
Later, González Valencia, during the liberal revolt against President Miguel Antonio Caro, in 1895, once again he enlists in the national army to fight for his conservative beliefs. He repeated this same action during the civil war of “the Thousand Days”. Throughout his military career he was highly regarded for his courageous and compassionate attitude. He was ascended to the rank of General of the Army.
González Valencia also held the offices of “Jefe Civil y Militar” (Military Governor) of Santander Department and Minister of War during the administration of President José Manuel Marroquín, in 1901.
González Valencia, in 1904, was chosen by the Colombian Conservative Party to be the running mate of Rafael Reyes as his vice-president. The Colombian Liberal Party abstained from participating in the presidential election of this year, and both Reyes and González Valencia won the election. Nevertheless, and soon after the election, their ideological differences became apparent. González Valencia was a right wing conservative and Reyes was a moderate.
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