Gustavo Rojas Pinilla
26th President of Colombia (1900-1975)
1900 — 1975
Quick Facts
Profession
26th President of Colombia (1900-1975)
Born
March 12, 1900
Died
1975 (age ~75)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, engineer, civil engineer
ColombiaBorn in TunjaDied in Melgar
1900
Born in Tunja (1900-03-12)
1950
PositionGeneral Commander of the Military Forces (1950–1951)
1953
PositionGeneral Commander of the Military Forces (1953–1953)
1953
PositionPresident of Colombia (1953–1957)
1953
AwardGrand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
1975
Died in Melgar
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gustavo Rojas Pinilla?+
Gustavo Rojas Pinilla is 26th President of Colombia (1900-1975). Born in 1900.
What does the name Gustavo mean?+
The name Gustavo means "a male given name, equivalent to English Gustav or Gustavus". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Gustavo Rojas Pinilla born?+
Gustavo Rojas Pinilla was born on March 12, 1900.
When did Gustavo Rojas Pinilla die?+
Gustavo Rojas Pinilla died in 1975, at approximately 75 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Gustav or Gustavus
The name Gustavo is of Spanish origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Gustav or Gustavus". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Gustavo
Gustavo — March 12, 1900
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Guestbook
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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