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Alfonso López Pumarejo

Colombian politician (1886-1959)

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Alfonso López Pumarejo was a Colombian journalist, economist, politician, and diplomat who served as the 16th and 18th president of Colombia, serving from 1934 to 1938 and from 1942 to 1945. He is the second Colombian president to serve two non-consecutive terms and the second Colombian president to resign from office after Rafael Núñez in 1888.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Honda wd
Died
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Place of death
London wd
Citizenship
Colombia wd
Occupation
Palace janitor, economist, journalist, diplomat, politician wd
Political party
Colombian Liberal Party wd
Education
London School of Economics and Political Science wd
Spouse
María Michelsen de López wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Colombia (7 August 1942 – 7 August 1946)
  • ambassador of Colombia to the United Kingdom

Questions

When was Alfonso López Pumarejo born?
Alfonso López Pumarejo was born on 31 January 1886 in Honda.
What positions has Alfonso López Pumarejo held?
Positions held by Alfonso López Pumarejo include: President of Colombia (1942–1946); ambassador of Colombia to the United Kingdom.
Where did Alfonso López Pumarejo study?
Alfonso López Pumarejo was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Alfonso López Pumarejo · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q727099 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo.jpg by https://colombia.com/ (CC0)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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