Atanasio Girardot


Manuel Atanasio Girardot Díaz was a Colombian revolutionary leader.
Son of Louis Girardot, wealthy merchant and French miner, Girardot fought with Simón Bolívar in the Campaña Admirable and other battles. He died during the Battle of Bárbula, trying to plant the republican flag on Bárbula Hill.

Legacy

Various places have been named in tribute to him: