Camilo Torres
Colombian theologian (1929-1966)
1929 — 1966
Quick Facts
Profession
Colombian theologian (1929-1966)
Born
February 3, 1929
Died
1966 (age ~37)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, politician, partisan
ColombiaBorn in BogotáDied in San Vicente de Chucurí
1929
Born in Bogotá (1929-02-03)
1966
Died in San Vicente de Chucurí
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Camilo Torres Restrepo, also known by his nom de guerre Argemiro, was a Colombian Catholic political leader, revolutionary, guerilla, priest, author and a leader of the National Liberation Army (ELN). During his life, he attempted to reconcile revolutionary socialism and Catholicism, an ideology which became known as Camilism. This ideology would significantly influence the later liberation theology movement, as well as being adopted by the Montoneros.
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Who is Camilo Torres?+
Camilo Torres Restrepo, also known by his nom de guerre Argemiro, was a Colombian Catholic political leader, revolutionary, guerilla, priest, author and a leader of the National Liberation Army (ELN). During his life, he attempted to reconcile revolutionary socialism and Catholicism, an ideology whi
What does the name Camilo mean?+
The name Camilo means "a male given name from Latin". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Camilo Torres born?+
Camilo Torres was born on February 3, 1929.
When did Camilo Torres die?+
Camilo Torres died in 1966, at approximately 37 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Latin
The name Camilo is of Spanish origin, meaning "a male given name from Latin". It is traditionally a male name.
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Camilo — February 3, 1929
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Legend.
— anon
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