Rafael Uribe Uribe - Early Years

Early Years

Rafael Uribe Uribe was born in the countryside of Valparaíso, in the Department of Antioquia on April 12, 1859. His mother educated him at home and he was reportedly a shy boy. In 1871 Uribe was accepted to the University of Antioquia, then attended a military school called (School of the State), where he received martial training. He also studied sporadically in Buga where he also joined the Liberal rebels of Cauca during the Colombian Civil War of 1876 and was wounded in combat.

In 1880 Uribe graduated from Our Lady of the Rosary University as a lawyer and the next year worked as Attorney General of Antioquia. He also became a Professor in constitutional law and political economy.

In 1885 Uribe participated in another civil war, in which he was involved in the execution of a subordinate for disobedience. However, the Conservatives in power absolved him.