President of Colombia (1986-1990) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Virgilio Barco Vargas (17 September 1921 – 20 May 1997) was a Colombian politician, and civil engineer and member of Colombian Liberal Party. He served as the 27th President of Colombia from 1986 to 1990.[1] Vargas was born in Cúcuta, North Santander, Colombia.
Virgilio Barco Vargas | |
|---|---|
Barco in 1991. | |
| 27th President of Colombia | |
| In office 7 August 1986 – 7 August 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Belisario Betancur |
| Succeeded by | César Gaviria |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 September 1921 Cúcuta, North Santander, Colombia |
| Died | 20 May 1997 (aged 75) Bogotá, D.C., Colombia |
| Resting place | Central Cemetery of Bogotá |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Carolina Isakson Proctor (1950–1997) |
Vargas died in Bogotá, D.C., Colombia from cancer, aged 75.
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