When was Alfonso López Michelsen born?

Alfonso López Michelsen was born on 30 June 1913 in Bogotá.

What positions has Alfonso López Michelsen held?

Positions held by Alfonso López Michelsen include: President of Colombia (1974–1978); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (1968–1970).

Where did Alfonso López Michelsen study?

Alfonso López Michelsen was educated at Our Lady of the Rosary University.

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Alfonso López Michelsen

32 President of Colombia from 1974 to 1978

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Alfonso López Michelsen was a Colombian politician and lawyer who served as the 25th President of Colombia from 1974 to 1978. He was nicknamed "El Pollo", a popular Colombian idiom for people with precocious careers.

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Born: 30 June 1913 wd
Place of birth: Bogotá wd
Died: 11 July 2007 wd
Place of death: Bogotá wd
Citizenship: Colombia wd
Occupation: diplomat, university teacher, lawyer, politician, columnist, jurist wd
Political party: Colombian Liberal Party wd
Education: Our Lady of the Rosary University wd
Spouse: Cecilia Caballero Blanco wd

Positions held wd

President of Colombia (7 August 1974 – 7 August 1978)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (14 August 1968 – 7 August 1970)

Awards wd

Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1976)
Simón Bolívar award
Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1969)

Questions

When was Alfonso López Michelsen born?: Alfonso López Michelsen was born on 30 June 1913 in Bogotá.
What positions has Alfonso López Michelsen held?: Positions held by Alfonso López Michelsen include: President of Colombia (1974–1978); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (1968–1970).
Where did Alfonso López Michelsen study?: Alfonso López Michelsen was educated at Our Lady of the Rosary University.

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Last updated 9 November 2026 · facts checked 15 November 2026

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