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Pedro Gómez Valderrama

1923 – 1992

Colombian writer, politician and diplomat

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Lived 1923 – 1992 (aged 69). Pedro Gómez Valderrama was a Colombian jurist, politician, diplomat, lawyer and writer.

Pedro Gómez Valderrama (13 February 1923 – 7 May 1992) was a Colombian lawyer, writer, and career diplomat who served as the 1st Ambassador of Colombia to the Soviet Union and as Ambassador of Colombia to Spain.

Personal life Born on 13 February 1932 in Bucaramanga, Santander, he was the eldest child of Pedro Alejandro Gómez Naranjo and Lucía Valderrama, his younger siblings were: Hernando, José Luis, Carmen Lucía, and Mariá Cecilia. He took after his father, who was a lawyer, politician, writer, and former Governor of Santander. He married Beatriz Vila Londoño with whom he had three children: Pedro Alejandro, Carlos Alberto, and Marcela.

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Important facts

Born
13 February 1923, Bucaramanga
Birth century
20th century
Died
7 May 1992, Bogotá
Occupation
Jurist, politician, diplomat, lawyer, writer
Nationality
Colombia, Colombian people
Education
National University of Colombia
Positions held
Minister of Education of Colombia
Also known as
Pedro Gomez Valderrama

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pedro Gómez Valderrama?

Colombian writer, politician and diplomat (1923–1992)

When was Pedro Gómez Valderrama born?

Pedro Gómez Valderrama was born on 13 February 1923 in Bucaramanga.

When did Pedro Gómez Valderrama die?

Pedro Gómez Valderrama died on 7 May 1992 in Bogotá.

What was Pedro Gómez Valderrama's occupation?

Pedro Gómez Valderrama was a jurist, politician, diplomat, lawyer and writer.

What nationality was Pedro Gómez Valderrama?

Pedro Gómez Valderrama was Colombian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pedro Gómez Valderrama

· Wikidata: Q3753480

· DBpedia: Pedro Gómez Valderrama

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