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COMMANDER // 1792–1840

Francisco de Paula Santander

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Lifespan

1792 – 1840

18001810182018301840Venezuelan War of Independence · 1810-1823Colombian War of Independence · 1810-1825Battle of Cúcuta — February 28, 1813 · New Granada · Venezuelan War of IndependenceBattle of Cachirí — February 22, 1816 · New Granada · Colombian War of IndependenceBattle of Boyacá — August 7, 1819 · Venezuela · Colombian War of IndependenceBattle of Vargas Swamp — July 25, 1819 · Venezuela · Colombian War of Independence

Active service 1813–1819 — 4 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 21.

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Battles (4)

Last verified June 2026
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