Julián Trujillo Largacha was a Colombian lawyer, statesman, General of the Army and President of Colombia from 1878 to 1880.
Trujillo was born in Popayán, Cauca, on January 28, 1828. He died in Bogotá, Cundinamarca, on July 18, 1883.
Trujillo studied jurisprudence and graduated as a lawyer in 1849.
Trujillo married Doña Dolores Thorny Carvajal, with whom had 7 children.
In 1875, Trujillo enlisted in the army to defend the government of President ...
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Julián Trujillo Largacha was a Colombian lawyer, statesman, General of the Army and President of Colombia from 1878 to 1880.
Trujillo was born in Popayán, Cauca, on January 28, 1828. He died in Bogotá, Cundinamarca, on July 18, 1883.
Trujillo studied jurisprudence and graduated as a lawyer in 1849.
Trujillo married Doña Dolores Thorny Carvajal, with whom had 7 children.
In 1875, Trujillo enlisted in the army to defend the government of President Aquileo Parra against the conservative revolt. He participated in the battle of "Los Chancos", where the national army defeated the conservative upraise. He was ascended to the rank of General. Later, Trujillo leads the government’s forces in the successful seizure of Manizales, mayor stronghold of the conservative army. He is ascended to the rank of Great General.
After Trujillo’s military victory in the seizure of Manizales, and the granting of amnesty to the conservative opponents, he is appointed as Military and Civilian Chief of the city...
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