Francisco de Paula Santander

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Francisco de Paula Santander born?April 2, 1792
2. Where was Francisco de Paula Santander born?Villa del Rosario, Viceroyalty of New Granada
3. Who was Francisco de Paula Santander?Francisco de Paula Santander was a brave military leader and a wise statesman who helped Colombia become an independent country and set up schools for all.
4. What did he do in the military?During the war, he fought in many important battles, such as the Battle of Boyacá, and worked closely with Simón Bolívar to free New Granada.

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Exile: Being forced to leave one's country, typically for political reasons.