About Gonzalo Barrios
Lived 1902 – 1993 (aged 91). Gonzalo Barrios was a Venezuelan diplomat, lawyer and politician.
Gonzalo Barrios Bustillos (10 January 1902 – 30 May 1993) was a Venezuelan politician. He was a founding member of the political party Acción Democrática (AD) and Minister of Foreign Affairs during the Trienio Adeco (1945–48). Later he signed the Puntofijo Pact on behalf of AD and served as Minister of Interior and Justice under Raúl Leoni (1964–1966).
He was AD's presidential candidate in the 1968 Venezuelan presidential election, and later President of the Venezuelan Senate from 1974 to 1979. He was elected Secretary General of AD in 1966.
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Who was Gonzalo Barrios?
Venezuelan politician (1902–1993)
When was Gonzalo Barrios born?
Gonzalo Barrios was born on 10 January 1902 in Acarigua.
When did Gonzalo Barrios die?
Gonzalo Barrios died on 30 May 1993 in Caracas.
What was Gonzalo Barrios's occupation?
Gonzalo Barrios was a diplomat, lawyer and politician.
What nationality was Gonzalo Barrios?
Gonzalo Barrios was Venezuelan.
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· DBpedia: Gonzalo Barrios (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gonzalo Barrios. https://biography.guide/gonzalo-barrios/
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