Estanislao Vergara y Sanz de Santamaría
Estanislao Vergara y Sanz de Santamaría (March 8, 1790 – March 21, 1855) was a Colombian lawyer, politician, and statesman..
Estanislao Vergara y Sanz de Santamaría | |
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| 3rd President of Gran Colombia | |
| Minister | Foreign Affairs, Internal Affairs, Justice, High Court, State. |
| Governor | Governor of Cundinamarca |
| Preceded by | Simon Bolivar |
| Succeeded by | Simon Bolivar |
| General Mayor of the Department of Cundinamarca | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs , Interior and Justice of Gran Colombia | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 8, 1790 Bogotá, Viceroyalty of New Granada |
| Died | March 21, 1855 (aged 65) Bogotá, New Granada |
| Political party | Colombian Conservative Party |
| Spouse | Teresa Tenorio Santacruz |
| Alma mater | Del Rosario University |
| Occupation | Lawyer, philosopher, professor, politician |
| Profession | Law, philosophy |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Mason Lodge "La Beneficencia" |
| Branch/service | Executive |
During his career, he served in various positions including Minister of Foreign Affairs, Internal Affairs, Justice, and High Court.under three presidents: Simón Bolívar, Francisco de Paula Santander, and Rafael Urdaneta. He even held the presidency of Colombia from December 28, 1828, to January 15, 1830. Acting as Secretary of Foreign Relations of the Council of Ministers that Simón Bolívar left in charge of the executive power, as a result of his dictatorial powers.
Vergara played a significant role in Colombian politics during a crucial transition and is known for his efforts to establish a monarchy in the country. He was instrumental in negotiating with European powers for the appointment of a French monarch in Colombia.