FREE: Bolivia: 1901, Adolpho Ballivian, Politician, Scott # BO-70 - BOL-4602a

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Born in La Paz, Adolfo Ballivián was the son of former Bolivian President and war hero José Ballivián. Having joined the army at the age of 16, he faught under the command of his father against insurgent forces. He was forced to flee Bolivia and lived abroad since 1847, when his father was toppled from power and exiled, first to Chile and then to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Following his father's death in Brazil in 1855, Ballivián Coll returned to his native land. At first he rejoin the army and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel. Discouraged from continuing a military career, he was persuaded to run for Congress instead. There he first shone as a brilliant orator and gifted defender of constitutionalism and the rule of law. He also became a part-time journalist. (Wikipedia) ... L0403 ...

Scott # BO-70
Issued: 1901
Definitive Stamp
Perforation: 12
Recess Printing.
Brown Lilac
1 Bolivian Centavo
In excellent condition.

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