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Julio César Turbay Ayala

President of Colombia (1916-2005)

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Julio César Turbay Ayala was a Colombian lawyer and politician who served as the 26th president of Colombia from 1978 to 1982. He also held the positions of Foreign Minister and Ambassador to the United States.

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Born
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Place of birth
Bogotá wd
Died
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Place of death
Bogotá wd
Citizenship
Colombia wd
Occupation
diplomat, lawyer, economist, politician wd
Political party
Colombian Liberal Party wd
Education
University of Cauca wd
Spouse
Nydia Quintero Turbay wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Colombia (7 August 1978 – 7 August 1982)
  • president of the Senate of Colombia (1974–1975)
  • president of the Senate of Colombia (1969–1970)
  • ambassador of Colombia to the United States
  • ambassador of Colombia to Italy

Awards wd

  • Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1979)
  • Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1981)

Questions

When was Julio César Turbay Ayala born?
Julio César Turbay Ayala was born on 18 June 1916 in Bogotá.
What positions has Julio César Turbay Ayala held?
Positions held by Julio César Turbay Ayala include: President of Colombia (1978–1982); president of the Senate of Colombia (1974–1975); president of the Senate of Colombia (1969–1970); ambassador of Colombia to the United States; ambassador of Colombia to Italy.
Where did Julio César Turbay Ayala study?
Julio César Turbay Ayala was educated at University of Cauca.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Julio César Turbay Ayala · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q356957 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Julio César Turbay Ayala.jpg by Marc Verhille (Bibliothèque de l'Hôtel de Ville - Bibliothèques spécialisées de la Ville de Paris) (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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