When was Alberto Lleras Camargo born?

Alberto Lleras Camargo was born on 3 July 1906 in Bogotá.

What positions has Alberto Lleras Camargo held?

Positions held by Alberto Lleras Camargo include: President of Colombia (1958–1962); General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (1947–1954); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (1945–1945); ambassador of Colombia to the United States.

Where did Alberto Lleras Camargo study?

Alberto Lleras Camargo was educated at Our Lady of the Rosary University, Universidad Externado de Colombia.

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Alberto Lleras Camargo

Colombian journalist and politician (1906-1990)

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Alberto Lleras Camargo was President of Colombia twice, and the 1st Secretary General of the Organization of American States (1948–1954). A journalist and liberal party politician, he also served as Minister of Government, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and as Minister of National Education in the administrations of President Alfonso López Pumarejo. He briefly attended the National University of Colombia in Bogotá to study politics, but dropped out later to pursue journalism.

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Born: 3 July 1906 wd
Place of birth: Bogotá wd
Died: 4 January 1990 wd
Place of death: Bogotá wd
Citizenship: Colombia wd
Occupation: journalist, diplomat, politician wd
Political party: Colombian Liberal Party wd
Education: Our Lady of the Rosary University, Universidad Externado de Colombia wd
Spouse: Bertha Puga wd

Positions held wd

President of Colombia (7 August 1958 – 7 August 1962)
General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (7 June 1947 – 31 July 1954)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (12 February 1945 – 7 August 1945)
ambassador of Colombia to the United States

Awards wd

Maria Moors Cabot Prizes (1947)
Simón Bolívar award

Questions

When was Alberto Lleras Camargo born?: Alberto Lleras Camargo was born on 3 July 1906 in Bogotá.
What positions has Alberto Lleras Camargo held?: Positions held by Alberto Lleras Camargo include: President of Colombia (1958–1962); General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (1947–1954); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (1945–1945); ambassador of Colombia to the United States.
Where did Alberto Lleras Camargo study?: Alberto Lleras Camargo was educated at Our Lady of the Rosary University, Universidad Externado de Colombia.

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