List Of Governors Of The Province Of Cartagena
The Province of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia was erected in 1533, instantaneously after the conquistador Don Pedro de Heredia set foot on the city, thus fulfilling his part in the contract of conquest made with the King Charles V of Spain.
It changed names and even became independent during the 19th century but essentially conserved its territorial area.
The following is the list of the Governors or Presidents of the Province, or in other cases Republic of Cartagena.
Leaders of the territory when it was an independent nation are also included here.
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