Álvaro Gómez Hurtado
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Gómez and the second or maternal family name is Hurtado.
Álvaro Gómez Hurtado (May 8, 1919 – November 2, 1995) was a Colombian lawyer, politician, journalist and active member of the Colombian Conservative Party. Gómez was a son of the former President of Colombia, Laureano Gómez. He is mostly remembered for being one of the writers of the Colombian Constitution of 1991, for running three times for the presidency, without success, and for his murder at the hands of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. He served separate appointments as ambassador to Switzerland, Italy, the United States and France, beginning in the 1940s.
Quick Facts 15th Colombia Ambassador to France, President ...
Álvaro Gómez Hurtado | |
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15th Colombia Ambassador to France | |
In office 1991–1993 | |
President | César Gaviria |
Preceded by | Alfonso López Caballero |
Succeeded by | Miguel Gómez Martínez |
Colombia Ambassador to the United States | |
In office March 9, 1983 – December 17, 1985 | |
President | Belisario Betancur |
Preceded by | Jorge Salazar |
Succeeded by | Rodrigo Lloreda |
Colombia Ambassador to Italy | |
In office 1953–1953 | |
President | Roberto Urdaneta |
Senator of Colombia | |
In office 1951–1952 | |
Member of the Chamber of Representatives | |
In office 1949–1951 | |
Constituency | Cundinamarca |
In office 1944–1946 | |
Constituency | Cundinamarca |
Colombia Ambassador to Switzerland | |
In office 1947–1948 | |
President | Mariano Ospina Pérez |
Personal details | |
Born | (1919-05-08)May 8, 1919 Bogotá, Colombia |
Died | November 2, 1995(1995-11-02) (aged 76) Bogotá, Colombia |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Margarita Escobar López (1946-1995) |
Children | Mauricio Gómez Escobar Mercedes Gómez Escobar Álvaro José Gómez Escobar |
Parent(s) | Laureano Gómez (father) María Hurtado Cajiao (mother) |
Alma mater | Pontifical Xavierian University |
Occupation | Journalist, politician |
Profession | Lawyer |
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