Eliseo Payán (August 1, 1825 – June 30, 1895) was a Colombian lawyer, politician, and military officer. Payán as Vice President of Colombia assumed the Presidency of Colombia due to the absence of President Rafael Núñez in 1887.
Payán studied in the Colegio Santa Libarda in Santiago de Cali, and later graduated as a lawyer, profession he practiced mostly in the city of Buga along with commerce and other administrative jobs. He also founded the De...
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Eliseo Payán (August 1, 1825 – June 30, 1895) was a Colombian lawyer, politician, and military officer. Payán as Vice President of Colombia assumed the Presidency of Colombia due to the absence of President Rafael Núñez in 1887.
Payán studied in the Colegio Santa Libarda in Santiago de Cali, and later graduated as a lawyer, profession he practiced mostly in the city of Buga along with commerce and other administrative jobs. He also founded the Democratic Society of Buga and produced a newspaper called El Sentimiento Democrático with the help of Manuel Antonio Scarpetta and Ramón Mercado.
In 1840 Payán was forced to participate in the War of the Supremes and gained military experience as member of General José María Obando's army fighting against President José Ignacio de Márquez's forces. After the war Payán began his political career in the Provincial Chamber of Cauca, where he became known for his oratory skills. Between 1854 and 1855 Payán served in the National Congress as...
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