# Rómulo Betancourt

_President of Venezuela (1908-1981)_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> Rómulo Ernesto Betancourt Bello (22 February 1908 – 28 September 1981; Spanish pronunciation: [ˈromulo βetaŋˈkuɾ]), known as "The Father of Venezuelan Democracy", was a Venezuelan politician who served as the president of Venezuela, from 1945 to 1948 and again from 1959 to 1964, as well as leader of the Democratic Action, Venezuela's dominant political party in the 20th century.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 22 February 1908 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q332081#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Guatire ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q332081#P19))
- **Died:** 28 September 1981 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q332081#P570))
- **Place of death:** New York City ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q332081#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Venezuela ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q332081#P27))
- **Occupation:** journalist; politician; lawyer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q332081#P106))
- **Political party:** Democratic Action ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q332081#P102))
- **Education:** Central University of Venezuela ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q332081#P69))
- **Official website:** fundacionromulobetancourt.com ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q332081#P856))
- **Positions held:** senator for life (1964–1981); president (11 February 1959 – 11 March 1964); President of Venezuela (19 October 1945 – 17 February 1948) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q332081#P39))

## About

Betancourt, one of Venezuela's most important political figures, led a tumultuous career in Latin American politics. Periods of exile brought Betancourt in contact with various Latin American countries as well as the United States, securing his legacy as one of the most prominent international leaders to emerge from 20th-century Latin America. Scholars credit Betancourt as the Founding Father of modern democratic Venezuela.

During his time as president, a wide range of progressive reforms were carried out in areas such as health, education, and housing.

## Questions

**When was Rómulo Betancourt born?**  
Rómulo Betancourt was born on 22 February 1908 in Guatire.

**What positions has Rómulo Betancourt held?**  
Positions held by Rómulo Betancourt include: senator for life (1964–1981); president (1959–1964); President of Venezuela (1945–1948).

**Where did Rómulo Betancourt study?**  
Rómulo Betancourt was educated at Central University of Venezuela.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Rómulo Betancourt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%B3mulo_Betancourt) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q332081](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q332081) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Foto oficial Rómulo Betancourt 1959.jpg by Presidencia de la República de Venezuela (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Foto_oficial_R%C3%B3mulo_Betancourt_1959.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Rómulo Betancourt, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Foto oficial Rómulo Betancourt 1959.jpg — Presidencia de la República de Venezuela, Public domain.

## Cite this page

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