When was Rómulo Gallegos born?

Rómulo Gallegos was born on 2 August 1884 in Caracas.

What positions has Rómulo Gallegos held?

Positions held by Rómulo Gallegos include: senator for life (1961–1969); President of Venezuela (1948–1948); member of the Chamber of Deputies of Venezuela; minister of Education of Venezuela.

Where did Rómulo Gallegos study?

Rómulo Gallegos was educated at Central University of Venezuela.

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Rómulo Gallegos

Venezuelan politician and writer (1884–1969)

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Rómulo Ángel del Monte Carmelo Gallegos Freire was a Venezuelan novelist and politician. In 1948, he became the first freely elected president in Venezuela's history. He was removed from power after only nine months by a military coup.

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Born: 2 August 1884 wd
Place of birth: Caracas wd
Died: 7 April 1969 wd
Place of death: Caracas wd
Citizenship: Venezuela wd
Occupation: writer, politician, novelist, journalist wd
Political party: Democratic Action wd
Education: Central University of Venezuela wd

Positions held wd

senator for life (23 January 1961 – 5 April 1969)
President of Venezuela (17 February 1948 – 24 November 1948)
member of the Chamber of Deputies of Venezuela
minister of Education of Venezuela

Awards wd

National Prize for Literature of Venezuela
Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico

Questions

When was Rómulo Gallegos born?: Rómulo Gallegos was born on 2 August 1884 in Caracas.
What positions has Rómulo Gallegos held?: Positions held by Rómulo Gallegos include: senator for life (1961–1969); President of Venezuela (1948–1948); member of the Chamber of Deputies of Venezuela; minister of Education of Venezuela.
Where did Rómulo Gallegos study?: Rómulo Gallegos was educated at Central University of Venezuela.

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Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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