When was Laureano Gómez born?

Laureano Gómez was born on 20 February 1889 in Bogotá.

What positions has Laureano Gómez held?

Positions held by Laureano Gómez include: President of Colombia (1950–1951); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (1948–1948).

Where did Laureano Gómez study?

Laureano Gómez was educated at National University of Colombia, St. Bartholomew Major College.

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Laureano Gómez

President of Colombia (1889-1965)

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Laureano Eleuterio Gómez Castro was a Colombian politician and civil engineer who served as President of Colombia from 1950 to 1953. In November 1951 poor health led him to cede presidential power to Roberto Urdaneta Arbeláez. On 13 June 1953, when he tried to resume his presidency, he was overthrown in a military coup led by Gustavo Rojas Pinilla.

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Born: 20 February 1889 wd
Place of birth: Bogotá wd
Died: 13 July 1965 wd
Place of death: Bogotá wd
Citizenship: Colombia wd
Occupation: journalist, civil engineer, diplomat, engineer, politician wd
Political party: Colombian Conservative Party wd
Education: National University of Colombia, St. Bartholomew Major College wd
Spouse: María Hurtado de Gómez wd

Positions held wd

President of Colombia (7 August 1950 – 5 November 1951)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (21 March 1948 – 10 April 1948)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic

Questions

When was Laureano Gómez born?: Laureano Gómez was born on 20 February 1889 in Bogotá.
What positions has Laureano Gómez held?: Positions held by Laureano Gómez include: President of Colombia (1950–1951); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (1948–1948).
Where did Laureano Gómez study?: Laureano Gómez was educated at National University of Colombia, St. Bartholomew Major College.

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