About José Name Terán
Lived 1936 – 2011 (aged 75). José Name Terán was a Colombian politician and lawyer.
José Antonio Name Terán (5 February 1936 – 5 September 2011) was a lawyer and former Senator of Colombia. Considered a Liberal caudillo, he was one of the longest serving senators in Congress and one of the most influential politicians of the Caribbean Region of Colombia. He also served in Colombia as Minister of Labour, Member of the Chamber of Representatives, and a Deputy to the Atlántico Departmental Assembly.
In 2007, Name ran for Governor of Atlántico as a Union Party for the People candidate, obtaining 213,270 votes (28.76% of the total) during the 2007 Colombian regional and municipal elections, but lost against Eduardo Verano De la Rosa.
Personal life He died in Bogotá, on 5 September 2011, aged 75, from a prolonged respiratory tract infection.
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Who was José Name Terán?
Colombian politician
When was José Name Terán born?
José Name Terán was born on 1 January 1936 in Sincelejo.
When did José Name Terán die?
José Name Terán died on 5 September 2011 in Bogotá.
What was José Name Terán's occupation?
José Name Terán was a politician and lawyer.
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José Name Terán was Colombian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Name Terán. https://biography.guide/jose-name-teran/
MLA: "José Name Terán." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-name-teran/.
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