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Camilo Tenorio Edit Profile

politician President of Colombia

Camilo Torres Tenorio was a Colombian politician.

Education

Our Lady of the Rosary University.

Career

Torres and Antonio Nariño had grave political disagreements that divided the independence movement. During the Spanish invasion of New Granada, Torres was captured in the city of Buenaventura, being imprisoned by royalist and Spanish troops. He was executed for treason against the Spanish monarchy on October 5, 1816.

Achievements

  • He is credited as being an early founder of the nation due to his role in early struggles for independence from Spain.