Joaquín García Borrero

Who is Joaquín García Borrero?

Joaquín García Borrero was a Colombian engineer, politician, historian and writer. He is remembered for his contributions to the progress of Huila Department. He was member of the Colombian Chamber of Representatives, Senator of Colombia and Governor of Huila Department.

García was member of the Academia Colombiana de la Lengua and the Academia Colombiana de la historia. He was the founder and first president of the Centro Departamental de Historia which originated the current Academia Huilense de Historia.

In 1998, 50 years after his death, García received the Orden de la Democracia Simón Bolívar given by the Colombian Chamber of Representatives given as a recognition to people and institutions which have worked to improve society and democracy.