When was Belisario Betancur born?

Belisario Betancur was born on 4 February 1923 in Amagá.

What positions has Belisario Betancur held?

Positions held by Belisario Betancur include: President of Colombia (1982–1986); member of the Senate of Colombia (1970–1978); member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia (1951–1953); ambassador of Colombia.

Where did Belisario Betancur study?

Belisario Betancur was educated at Pontifical Bolivarian University.

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Belisario Betancur

Former President of Colombia (1923-2018)

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Belisario Betancur Cuartas was a Colombian politician who served as the 27th President of Colombia from 1982 to 1986. He was a member of the Colombian Conservative Party. His presidency was noted for its attempted peace talks with several Colombian guerrilla groups. He was also one of the few presidents to abstain from participating in politics after leaving office.

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Born: 4 February 1923 wd
Place of birth: Amagá wd
Died: 7 December 2018 wd
Place of death: Bogotá wd
Citizenship: Colombia, Spain wd
Occupation: diplomat, lawyer, journalist, politician, writer, jurist wd
Political party: Colombian Conservative Party wd
Education: Pontifical Bolivarian University wd
Spouse: Rosa Helena Álvarez Yepes wd

Positions held wd

President of Colombia (7 August 1982 – 7 August 1986)
member of the Senate of Colombia (20 July 1970 – 20 July 1978)
member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia (20 July 1951 – 20 July 1953)
ambassador of Colombia

Awards wd

Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1983)
Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation (1983)
Menéndez Pelayo International Prize (2007)
Collar of the Order of Charles III (1984)
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1977)

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When was Belisario Betancur born?: Belisario Betancur was born on 4 February 1923 in Amagá.
What positions has Belisario Betancur held?: Positions held by Belisario Betancur include: President of Colombia (1982–1986); member of the Senate of Colombia (1970–1978); member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia (1951–1953); ambassador of Colombia.
Where did Belisario Betancur study?: Belisario Betancur was educated at Pontifical Bolivarian University.

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