Atanasio Girardot
Colombian revolutionary / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Manuel Atanasio Girardot Díaz (2 May 1791 – 30 September 1813) was a Colombian revolutionary leader. Son of Louis Girardot, wealthy merchant and French miner, Girardot fought with Simón Bolívar in the Campaña Admirable , New Granada Civil War and other battles. He died during the Battle of Bárbula, trying to plant the republican flag on Bárbula Hill.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Girardot and the second or maternal family name is Díaz.