Carlos Eugenio Restrepo

Carlos Eugenio Restrepo
7th President of Colombia
In office August 7, 1910 – August 7, 1914
Preceded by	Ramón González Valencia
Succeeded by	José Vicente Concha
Minister of Government
In office August 7, 1930 – July 28, 1931
Preceded by	Alejandro Cabal Pombo
Succeeded by	Agustin Morales Olaya
Personal details
Born	Carlos Eugenio Restrepo Restrepo (1867-09-12)September 12, 1867 Medellín, Antioquia, United States of Colombia
Died	July 6, 1937(1937-07-06) (aged 69) Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Political party	Conservative
Spouse	Isabel Gaviria Duque
Children	9
Alma mater	Seminario Conciliar de Medellín
Occupation	Author, Journalist, Educator (Professor)
Profession	Lawyer
Nickname	Monsieur Veto

Carlos Eugenio Restrepo Restrepo (September 12, 1867 – July 6, 1937) was a Colombian lawyer, writer, and statesman, who was elected President of Colombia in 1910.^[1] During his administration he worked towards making political reconciliation among the Conservative and Liberals. He appointed members of the Liberal Party to his Cabinet, and to the dismay of some of his own party, adopted a neutral stand on all issues. He later served as Minister of Government and Ambassador to the Vatican City State.