Laureano Gómez
Laureano Gómez was a prominent Colombian politician who served as president from 1950 to 1951 and again from 1953 to 1957. He was a key figure during a turbulent time in Colombian history marked by political violence and civil unrest. Gómez was a staunch advocate for conservative values and played a significant role in the National Front pact, which aimed to bring about political stability through power-sharing between the Liberal and Conservative parties, helping to end a period of deep-seated conflict.
Born on Feb 24, 1889 (136 years old)
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Colombia:
Laureano Gómez won the 1949 elections with an overwhelming majority due to the absence of his opponent.
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Colombia:
Laureano Gómez was the president of Colombia during Jorge Leyva Urdaneta's tenure as minister.
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Colombia:
Laureano Gómez managed to have a constituent assembly approved by Congress, which ironically legitimized a coup against him.
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Colombia:
Gómez was a key figure in the founding of the Frente Nacional in Colombia.
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Colombia:
Laureano Gómez was a conservative congressman who accused President Marco Fidel Suárez of indignity.
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Colombia:
Laureano Gómez was instrumental in the efforts to restore democracy in Colombia during the 1950s.
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