Alfonso Reyes Echandía (14 July 1932 – 7 November 1985) was a Colombian educator, jurist and magistrate of the Supreme Court of Colombia who served as its President from 24 January 1985 until his death in the Palace of Justice siege.[1][2]
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Alfonso Reyes Echandía | |
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| Born | 14 July 1932 |
| Died | 7 November 1985 (aged 53) Bogotá, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Alma mater | Universidad Externado de Colombia |
| Occupation(s) | Jurist, educator and magistrate |
| Relatives | Darío Echandía (cousin) |
The Palace of Justice of Colombia is named after him.[3]
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