Manuel Uribe Ángel

Colombian writer

Manuel María Uribe Angel (4 September 1822 – 16 June 1904) was a Colombian physician, geographer and politician. He has been called the "father of medicine of Antioquia". He was known outside the realm of medicine for his studies and works on the geography and history of Colombia.

Manuel María Uribe Ángel
Manuel Uribe Ángel, 1889.
12th President of the Sovereign State of Antioquia
In office
10 April 1877 – 31 October 1877
Preceded bySilverio Arango Palacio
Succeeded byJulián Trujillo Largacha
Senator of Colombia
In office
1882–1883
Personal details
Born(1822-09-04)4 September 1822
Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia
Died16 June 1904(1904-06-16) (aged 81)
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Resting placeSan Pedro Cemetery
6°15′56″N 75°33′40″W / 6.265619°N 75.561052°W / 6.265619; -75.561052
NationalityColombian
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Magdalena Urreta Saldarriaga (1854–1904)
Alma materOur Lady of the Rosary University, Central University, University of Paris
ProfessionPhysician

He also served as President of the then Sovereign State of Antioquia and as Senator of Colombia.