José Ignacio de Márquez Barreto (September 9, 1793 – March 21, 1880) was a Colombian statesman, lawyer and professor, who served as Vice President of Colombia under the presidency of Francisco de Paula Santander, and subsequently was elected President of the Republic of the New Granada between 1837 and 1841. His presidency was noted for its economic, and educational reforms and for the War of the Supremes in Pasto.
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Date of birth:
- Sep 9, 1793
Date of death:
- Mar 21, 1880 (age 86 years)
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Also known as:
- José Ignacio de Márquez Barreto
