Atanasio Girardot
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Manuel Atanasio Girardot Díaz (2 May 1791 – 30 September 1813) was a Colombian revolutionary leader. Son of Louis Girardot, wealthy merchant and French miner, Girardot fought with Simón Bolívar in the Campaña Admirable , New Granada Civil War and other battles. He died during the Battle of Bárbula, trying to plant the republican flag on Bárbula Hill.
Legacy
[edit]Various places have been named in tribute to him:
- Girardot, Cundinamarca, Colombia
- Girardot Municipality, Aragua, Venezuela
- Atanasio Girardot Sports Complex in Medellin