Manuel Benito de Castro

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Castro and the second or maternal family name is Díaz de Arcaya.
Manuel Benito de Castro
Governor President of the State of Cundinamarca and Viceregent of the King's Person
In office
August 19, 1812* – September 12, 1812
Co-leading with Luis de Ayala y Vergara
MonarchFerdinand VII
Preceded byAntonio Nariño
Succeeded byAntonio Nariño
Personal details
Born(1751-01-21)January 21, 1751
Bogotá, Cundinamarca
DiedMarch 5, 1826(1826-03-05) (aged 75)
Bogotá, Cundinamarca
PartyCentralist
  • Exercised power since June 25.

Manuel Benito de Castro (January 21, 1751 – March 5, 1826) was a Neogranadine politician. He became President of the State of Cundinamarca in 1812 in place of Antonio Nariño.

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