Description: (Politician)
José María Ramón Obando del Campo was a Neogranadine General and politician who served as President of Colombia twice. He initially fought for the Royalist Army during the Independence Wars but later joined Simón Bolívar's revolutionary forces. Following independence, Obando opposed Bolívar's Centralist government. Throughout his career, he demonstrated military prowess and political acumen, making significant contributions to Colombia's history and shaping its early political landscape. Obando's leadership and strategic decisions were instrumental in the country's transition to independence and post-revolutionary governance.