Carolina Vásquez Uribe

Carolina Vásquez Uribe (December 4, 1869 — May 12, 1955) was a Colombian politician, businesswoman, philanthropist and wife of President Pedro Nel Ospina, having served as First Lady of Colombia from 1922 to 1926 and previously as First Lady of Antioquia from 1918 to 1920. Vasquez is considered one of the precursors of the colonization of southwestern Antioquia.

Carolina Vásquez Uribe
First Lady of Colombia
In role
August 7, 1922  August 7, 1926
PresidentPedro Nel Ospina
Preceded byCecilia Arboleda de Holguín
Succeeded byLeonor de Velasco Álvarez
First Lady of Antioquia
In role
September 18, 1918  April 12, 1920
GovernorPedro Nel Ospina
Preceded byCarlota González
Succeeded byManuela Ospina Villa
Personal details
Born
Carolina Vásquez Uribe

(1869-12-04)December 4, 1869
Medellín, Antioquia Colombia
DiedMay 12, 1955(1955-05-12) (aged 85)
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Political partyConservative
Spouse
Pedro Nel Ospina
(m. 19121927)
Children
  • Elena
  • Pedro
  • Eduardo
  • María
  • Luis
  • Santiago
  • Manuel
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