Colombian military and neo-Grenadian patriot who fought in the civil wars between federalists and centralists. He is known as the "Hero of the Bárbula". He joined the independentist struggle as part of the expedition organized by the ...See moreColombian military and neo-Grenadian patriot who fought in the civil wars between federalists and centralists. He is known as the "Hero of the Bárbula". He joined the independentist struggle as part of the expedition organized by the Supreme Government Board to support the Confederation of Cities and distinguished himself in the liberation of Popayán. Atanasio Girardot joined Simón Bolívar in the so-called "El Libertador" Admirable Campaign and fought in front of several battalions.
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