José María Sierra
José María Sierra Sierra (Girardota, December 18, 1843 Medellín, March 7, 1921) known as 'Pepe' Sierra, was a Colombian businessman and landowner. who amassed part of his fortune speculating in the drink monopoly. He was considered the richest man of Colombia during the 19th Century. Biography In 1886 he went to reside in Medellín. There he founded several companies such as 'La Cuarta Compañía', dedicated to raising cattle and planting extensive cane fields to supply molasses to his brandy factories, already prosperous throughout the department. Bogotá period The first trip to Bogotá was made in 1888. It was the beginning of a 26-year residence in the capital of the country, where he began as a bettor and breeder of fighting cocks in the underworld of the city, later moving to the banking areas. and residence of opulent people. He had his daughter Clara Sierra Cadavid married to a son of former Colombian President Rafael Reyes Prieto, which led to frequent visits to ...
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Girardota
Girardota is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Girardota is part of The Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley The Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley (Spanish: ''Área Metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá'') is the second most important and populated metropolitan area in Colombia. The region is made up of ten municipalities, Medellín being the most i .... Its population was estimated to be 54,439 in 2020. Climate References Municipalities of Antioquia Department The Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley {{Antioquia-geo-stub ...
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