Republic of New Granada
October 9, 1800 Chaparral, Tolima, Colombia
June 1, 1860 La Trinitaria, Chiapas, Mexico
April 17, 1854 – December 4, 1854
President of Colombia In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Melo and the second or maternal family name is Ortiz. José María Dionisio Melo y Ortiz 7th President of the Republic of New GranadaIn office April 17, 1854 – December 4, 1854Preceded by José María ObandoSucceeded by José de Obaldía Personal detailsBornOctober 9, 1800 Chaparral, Tolima, ColombiaDiedJune 1, 1860 La Trinitaria, Chiapas, MexicoPolitical partyLiberalSpouse(s)Teresa de Vargas París Juliana Granados* Second wife José María Dionisio Melo y Ortiz (October 9, 1800 – June 1, 1860) was a Colombian general and politician of Pijao ancestry who fought in the South American wars of independence, and who in 1854 rose to power and held the presidency of Colombia.
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