Mosquera Family | |
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Aristocracy & Political family | |
Country | ![]() |
Current region | South America |
Place of origin | Badajoz, ![]() |
Founder | Cristóbal Mosquera de Figueroa |
Final ruler | Tomas Cipriano de Mosquera |
Connected families | Arboleda family Epalza family Figueroa family Salazar family Valencia family Vergara family |
The Mosquera Family or The Mosqueras are a prestigious family of the Colombian aristocracy with origins in Badajoz, Spain. The center of power is the Cauca region and the city of Popayán.
Its members had enormous relevance in the political, economic, religious and social life of Colombia during the 19th century, and among them two presidents of Colombia and various Colombian politicians, soldiers, diplomats and businessmen stand out.[1][2][3][4]