Joaquín Riascos
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Riascos and the second or maternal family name is García.
| Joaquín Riascos | |
|---|---|
 1912 Oil Painting by unknown artist | |
| 5th President of the United States of Colombia | |
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In office May 12, 1867 – June 28, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera |
| Succeeded by | Santos Acosta |
| 14th President of the Sovereign State of Magdalena | |
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In office 1875 – August 8, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | José Ignacio Diaz Granados |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Davila García |
| 8th President of the Sovereign State of Magdalena | |
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In office April 24, 1867 – 1868 | |
| Preceded by | Tomás Abello |
| Succeeded by | José Ignacio Diaz Granados |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Manuel Joaquín de Santa Isabel Riascos García November 9, 1833 La Chorrera, Panamá, New Granada |
| Died |
August 8, 1875 (aged 41) San Juan del Cesar, Magdalena, United States of Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Concepción Jimeno Munive |
| Occupation | Soldier (General), politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Colombian Liberal Party |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Colombian Civil War (1860–1862) |
Manuel Joaquín Riascos García (November 9, 1833 – August 8, 1875) was a Colombian General and politician who became acting President in rebellion of the United States of Colombia in 1867 for 45 days.
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