Ricaurte family
| Ricaurte family | |
|---|---|
| Aristocracy, political family | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Earlier spellings | Ricart in Euskera |
| Etymology | Between rivers |
| Place of origin | Bar-Kugi (near San Pedro de Garragoechea), Vizcaya, Basque Country, Spain |
| Founder | Pedro Ricaurte |
| Connected families | Álvarez family Caicedo family Nariño Family Urdaneta family París family Marroquín family Lozano de Peralta family Olaya family Sanz de Santamaría family Gordillo family |
The Ricaurtes are an aristocratic family from Colombia, who played an important role in the country during the 18th and 19th centuries, especially during the Spanish American wars of independence. Its origin is in Vizcaya, Spain.
Its members include important military and political figures, and a significant number of women whose husbands were of historical importance in Colombia, including several presidents of the country.