Gustavo Rojas Pinilla
26th President of Colombia (1900-1975).
The record
Gustavo Rojas Pinilla was a 26th President of Colombia. Born on 12 March 1900 in Tunja, Pinilla died on 17 January 1975 in Melgar at the age of 74.
Positions held include General Commander of the Military Forces (1950–1951), President of Colombia (1953–1957) and General Commander of the Military Forces (1953). Pinilla studied at Trine University. Honours include Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
With a Wikipedia article in 29 languages, Gustavo Rojas Pinilla is No. 40,318 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 12 March 1900, Tunja
- Died
- 17 January 1975, Melgar (aged 74)
- Country
- Colombia
- Known as
- Civil engineer, politician, engineer
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- National Popular Alliance
- Education
- Trine University
- Languages
- Spanish
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 29
Did you know
Was 50 when first general Commander of the Military Forces (1950).
Lived to 74.
Shares a birthday with Gabriele D'Annunzio and Mitt Romney.
Two people in the Index born in Tunja, with Nairo Quintana.
Has a Wikipedia article in 29 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1950–1951General Commander of the Military Forces
- 1953–1957President of Colombia
- 1953General Commander of the Military Forces
Connections
- SpouseCarolina Correa Londoño
- ChildMaría Eugenia Rojas Correa
Honours and works
Awards
- Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany1953
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