Manuel Isidoro Belzu
President of Bolivia from 1848 to 1855 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Manuel Isidoro Belzu Humérez (4 April 1808 – 27 March 1865) was a Bolivian military officer and statesman[2] who served as the 11th president of Bolivia from 1848 to 1855. Under his presidency, the current national anthem and flag of Bolivia were adopted.[3][4]
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Belzu and the second or maternal family name is Humerez.
Quick Facts 11th President of Bolivia, Preceded by ...
Manuel Isidoro Belzu | |
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11th President of Bolivia | |
In office 6 December 1848 – 15 August 1855[lower-alpha 1] Provisional: 6 December 1848 – 15 August 1850 | |
Preceded by | José Miguel de Velasco (provisional) |
Succeeded by | Jorge Córdova |
Minister of War | |
In office 4 February 1848 – 4 October 1848 | |
President | José Miguel de Velasco |
Preceded by | Eusebio Guilarte |
Succeeded by | Felipe Álvarez |
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Born | Manuel Isidoro Belzu Humerez 14 April 1808 La Paz, Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, Spanish Empire (now Bolivia) |
Died | 23 March 1865(1865-03-23) (aged 56) La Paz, Bolivia |
Manner of death | Assassination |
Spouse | Juana Manuela Gorriti |
Children | 2 |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Republic of Bolivia |
Rank | Army General |
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