Title: José María Córdova
First published: 1977
Description: "Authoritative biography of Córdova (1799-1829) who fought at Pichincha and Ayacucho and was murdered for rebelling against the Bolivarian dictatorship in 1829. Uses materials from British, French, Mexican, and Colombian archives. Describes Córdova as an able general and a committed patriot steadfastly opposed to the establishment of a monarchy"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Subjects: Biography, Colombia War of Independence, 1810-1822, Generals, History, Revolutionaries
Places: Colombia
People: José María Córdova (1799-1829)
Time periods: War of Independence, 1810-1822