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José Hilario López

1798–1869 · 19th century

José Hilario López was a Colombian general and Liberal politician who served as president of the Republic of New Granada from 1849 to 1853. His government carried out major liberal reforms, abolishing slavery from 1 January 1852, expelling the Jesuits and separating more of public life from the church.

José Hilario López
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Republic of New Granada

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