When was Virgilio Barco Vargas born?

Virgilio Barco Vargas was born on 17 September 1921.

What positions has Virgilio Barco Vargas held?

Positions held by Virgilio Barco Vargas include: President of Colombia (1986–1990); Mayor of Bogota (1966–1969); Minister of Finance and Public Credit (1962–1962); ambassador of Colombia to the United States.

Where did Virgilio Barco Vargas study?

Virgilio Barco Vargas was educated at National University of Colombia, Boston University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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Virgilio Barco Vargas

President of Colombia (1986-1990)

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Virgilio Barco Vargas was a Colombian politician and civil engineer who served as the 28th President of Colombia serving from 7 August 1986 to 7 August 1990.

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Born: 17 September 1921 wd
Died: 20 May 1997 wd
Place of death: Bogotá wd
Citizenship: Colombia wd
Occupation: civil engineer, diplomat, engineer, politician wd
Political party: Colombian Liberal Party wd
Education: National University of Colombia, Boston University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School Sacred Heart of Jesus wd
Spouse: Carolina Isakson Proctor wd
Official website: virgiliobarco.com wd

Positions held wd

President of Colombia (7 August 1986 – 7 August 1990)
Mayor of Bogota (1966–1969)
Minister of Finance and Public Credit (7 August 1962 – 5 September 1962)
ambassador of Colombia to the United States

Awards wd

Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1988)
Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry
Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎ (1988)

Questions

When was Virgilio Barco Vargas born?: Virgilio Barco Vargas was born on 17 September 1921.
What positions has Virgilio Barco Vargas held?: Positions held by Virgilio Barco Vargas include: President of Colombia (1986–1990); Mayor of Bogota (1966–1969); Minister of Finance and Public Credit (1962–1962); ambassador of Colombia to the United States.
Where did Virgilio Barco Vargas study?: Virgilio Barco Vargas was educated at National University of Colombia, Boston University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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