Guillermo León Valencia
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This article is about the Colombian politician. For the poet, see Guillermo Valencia. For the football player, see Guillermo León.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Valencia and the second or maternal family name is Muñóz.
Guillermo León Valencia Muñoz (27 April 1909 – 4 November 1971) was a Colombian politician, lawyer and diplomat who served as the 21st President of Colombia from 1962 to 1966.
Quick Facts 21st President of Colombia, Preceded by ...
Guillermo León Valencia | |
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21st President of Colombia | |
In office 7 August 1962 (1962-08-07) – 7 August 1966 (1966-08-07) | |
Preceded by | Alberto Lleras Camargo |
Succeeded by | Carlos Lleras Restrepo |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office 25 May 1953 (1953-05-25) – 13 June 1953 (1953-06-13) | |
President | Roberto Urdaneta Acting President:(1951-1953) |
Preceded by | Evaristo Sourdis Juliao |
Succeeded by | Juan Uribe Holguín |
Colombia Ambassador to Spain | |
In office 1950–1953 | |
President | Laureano Gómez |
Preceded by | Francisco Umaña |
Succeeded by | Alejandro Galvis |
Personal details | |
Born | Guillermo León Valencia Muñoz (1909-04-27)27 April 1909 Popayán, Cauca, Colombia |
Died | 4 November 1971(1971-11-04) (aged 62) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Museo Guillermo León Valencia |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Susana López Navia (1931–1964) |
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