Background
BERRIO, Pedro was born in 1864 in Antioquia. Son of the distinguished physician, Pedro Justo Berrio.
BERRIO, Pedro was born in 1864 in Antioquia. Son of the distinguished physician, Pedro Justo Berrio.
Took an active part in the War of 1895 and rose to the rank of general. Occupied a number of important civil posts including that of governor of the Department of Medellin (1911-1912), member of Congress, 1913-1914 and 1921, Minister of War, 1917-1918, and governor of Antioquia.