Carlos Eugenio Restrepo
Carlos Eugenio Restrepo Restrepo (September 12, 1867 – July 6, 1937) was a Colombian lawyer, writer, and statesman, who was elected President of Colombia in 1910. During his administration he worked towards making political reconciliation among the Conservative and Liberals. He appointed members of the Liberal Party to his Cabinet, and to the dismay of some of his own party, adopted a neutral stand on all issues. He later served as Minister of Government and Ambassador to the Vatican City State.
Carlos Eugenio Restrepo | |
|---|---|
| 7th President of Colombia | |
| In office August 7, 1910 – August 7, 1914 | |
| Preceded by | Ramón González Valencia |
| Succeeded by | José Vicente Concha |
| Minister of Government | |
| In office August 7, 1930 – July 28, 1931 | |
| Preceded by | Alejandro Cabal Pombo |
| Succeeded by | Agustin Morales Olaya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carlos Eugenio Restrepo Restrepo September 12, 1867 Medellín, Antioquia, United States of Colombia |
| Died | July 6, 1937 (aged 69) Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Isabel Gaviria Duque |
| Children | 9 |
| Alma mater | Seminario Conciliar de Medellín |
| Occupation | Author, Journalist, Educator (Professor) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Nickname | Monsieur Veto |
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