When was Álvaro Uribe born?

Álvaro Uribe was born on 4 July 1952 in Medellín.

What positions has Álvaro Uribe held?

Positions held by Álvaro Uribe include: member of the Senate of Colombia (2018–2020); member of the Senate of Colombia (since 20 July 2014); President of Colombia (2002–2010); Governor of Antioquia (1995–1998); mayor of Medellín (1982–1982).

Where did Álvaro Uribe study?

Álvaro Uribe was educated at Harvard Law School, St Antony's College, Harvard Extension School, University of Antioquia.

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Álvaro Uribe

39.º President of Colombia from 2002 to 2010

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Álvaro Uribe Vélez is a Colombian politician who served as the 32nd President of Colombia from 7 August 2002 to 7 August 2010. He is a member and leader of the right-wing political party Democratic Center.

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Born: 4 July 1952 wd
Place of birth: Medellín wd
Citizenship: Colombia wd
Occupation: lawyer, writer, politician, jurist wd
Political party: Centro Democrático (since 2013), Union Party for the People (2010–2013), Colombia First (2002–2010), Colombian Liberal Party (1997–2001) wd
Education: Harvard Law School, St Antony's College, Harvard Extension School, University of Antioquia, Harvard University wd
Spouse: Lina María Moreno Mejía wd
Official website: alvarouribevelez.com.co wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

member of the Senate of Colombia (20 July 2018 – 18 August 2020)
member of the Senate of Colombia (since 20 July 2014)
President of Colombia (7 August 2002 – 7 August 2010)
Governor of Antioquia (1 January 1995 – 1 January 1998)
mayor of Medellín (26 August 1982 – 16 December 1982)

Awards wd

Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (2005)
Presidential Medal of Freedom (2009)
Golden Plate Award
honorary doctor of the Peking University (2005)
Medal of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (2003)
Xavier Villaurrutia Award (2014)

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When was Álvaro Uribe born?: Álvaro Uribe was born on 4 July 1952 in Medellín.
What positions has Álvaro Uribe held?: Positions held by Álvaro Uribe include: member of the Senate of Colombia (2018–2020); member of the Senate of Colombia (since 20 July 2014); President of Colombia (2002–2010); Governor of Antioquia (1995–1998); mayor of Medellín (1982–1982).
Where did Álvaro Uribe study?: Álvaro Uribe was educated at Harvard Law School, St Antony's College, Harvard Extension School, University of Antioquia.

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