Alberto Ruiz Novoa
Colombian military personnel and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alberto Ruiz Novoa (born in Bucaramanga on January 3, 1917 – died in Bogotá on January 14, 2017) was a Colombian military officer and politician. As an infantry officer, he served as Minister of War during the administration of Guillermo León Valencia.
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Alberto Ruiz Novoa | |
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Born | (1917-01-03)January 3, 1917 Bucaramanga, Colombia |
Died | January 14, 2017(2017-01-14) (aged 100) Bogotá, Colombia |
Nationality | Colombian |
Alma mater | Military School of Cadets |
Occupation(s) | Military and politician |
Years active | 1933–1965 |
Spouse | Gloria |
Parent(s) | Pedro Ruiz, Elena María Novoa |
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Quick Facts Minister of War of Colombia, President ...
Alberto Ruiz Novoa | |
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Minister of War of Colombia | |
In office 7 August 1962 – 27 January 1965 | |
President | Guillermo León Valencia |
Preceded by | Rafael Hernández Pardo |
Succeeded by | Gabriel Revéiz Pizarro |
Commander of the National Army of Colombia | |
In office September 1960 – August 1962 | |
President | Alberto Lleras Camargo |
Preceded by | Jorge Villamizar Flórez |
Succeeded by | Jaime Fajardo Pinzón |
Comptroller General of the Republic of Colombia | |
In office November 1953 – September 1958 | |
President | Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Military Junta of Government |
Preceded by | Hernando Escallón Vargas |
Succeeded by | Jesús María Murgueitio |
Commander of the Colombia Battalion | |
President | Roberto Urdaneta and Gustavo Rojas Pinilla |
Preceded by | Jaime Polanía Puyo |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
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