Atanasio Girardot

Portrait on a Department of Antioquia stamp of 1902.
Death of Atanasio Girardot next to the flag of New Granada on September 30, 1813

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.


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