José Eusebio Caro


José Eusebio Caro was a Colombian writer, journalist, and politician. He was born in Ocaña, Norte de Santande and studied law at the Colegio de San Bartolomé in Bogota. Married to Blasina Tobar Finch in 1843, he was the father of future Colombian president Miguel Antonio Caro as well as future first lady Margarita Caro Tobar, the wife of another president Carlos Holguin Mallarino.

Career

He was a co-founder of the Colombian Conservative Party. As a writer, his most notable works were only published after his death. Among these are his letters, philosophical writings and poetry.

Personal life

He died in Santa Marta.