José Eusebio Caro

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Caro and the second or maternal family name is Ibáñez.
José Eusebio Caro
José Eusebio Caro
BornMarch 5, 1817
DiedJanuary 28, 1853
OccupationPolitician

José Eusebio Caro Ibáñez (March 5, 1817 – January 28, 1853) was a writer, journalist, and politician from the Republic of New Granada. He was born in Ocaña, Norte de Santander and studied law at the Colegio de San Bartolomé in Bogota. Married to Blasina Tobar Finch in 1843, he was the father of future Colombian president Miguel Antonio Caro as well as future first lady Margarita Caro Tobar, the wife of another president Carlos Holguin Mallarino.[1][2]

Career

He was a co-founder of the Colombian Conservative Party. As a writer, his most notable works were only published after his death. Among these are his letters, philosophical writings and poetry.

Personal life

He died in Santa Marta.

References

  1. ^ "Caro, José Eusebio (1817–1853) | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Biografia de José Eusebio Caro". www.biografiasyvidas.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.