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Alfonso Araújo Cotes

1924 – 2023

Colombian politician

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About Alfonso Araújo Cotes

Lived 1924 – 2023 (aged 98–99). Alfonso Araújo Cotes was a Colombian diplomat and politician.

Alfonso Araújo Cotes (2 September 1924 – 19 April 2023) was a Colombian politician, two-time Governor of the Department of Cesar; the first term between 21 September 1968, and 21 August 1970, and the second term between 7 June 1975, and 30 August 1997.

Araújo died on 19 April 2023, at the age of 98.

Governor of Department of Cesar (1968-1970)

Cabinet

Secretary of Government: Luis Rodriguez Valera Secretary of Development: Jesus Alejo Duran Administrative Office Chief: Adalberto Ovalle Chief of Planning: Francisco Ramos Pereira Chief of Judicial Bureau: Jorge Eliecer Rincon Private Secretary: Pedro Garcia Diaz

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Important facts

Born
1924, Los Robles La Paz
Birth century
20th century
Died
2023
Occupation
Diplomat, politician
Nationality
Colombia, Colombian people
Education
National University of Colombia
Positions held
Governor of Cesar Department
Also known as
Alfonso Araujo Cotes

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alfonso Araújo Cotes?

Colombian politician

When was Alfonso Araújo Cotes born?

Alfonso Araújo Cotes was born in 1924 in Los Robles La Paz.

When did Alfonso Araújo Cotes die?

Alfonso Araújo Cotes died in 2023.

What was Alfonso Araújo Cotes's occupation?

Alfonso Araújo Cotes was a diplomat and politician.

What nationality was Alfonso Araújo Cotes?

Alfonso Araújo Cotes was Colombian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alfonso Araújo Cotes

· Wikidata: Q4721995

· DBpedia: Alfonso Araújo Cotes

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