Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Ayala
Colombian politician (1903-1948)
1902 — 1948
Quick Facts
Profession
Colombian politician (1903-1948)
Born
January 26, 1902
Died
1948 (age ~46)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, lawyer, jurist
ColombiaBorn in BogotáDied in Bogotá
1902
Born in Bogotá (1902-01-26)
1936
PositionMayor of Bogota (1936–1937)
1948
Died in Bogotá
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Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Ayala was a Colombian politician and statesman who was the leader of the Liberal Party. A nationalist, he served as the mayor of Bogotá from 1936–37, the national Education Minister from 1940–41, and the Labor Minister from 1943–44.
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Who is Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Ayala?+
Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Ayala was a Colombian politician and statesman who was the leader of the Liberal Party. A nationalist, he served as the mayor of Bogotá from 1936–37, the national Education Minister from 1940–41, and the Labor Minister from 1943–44.
What does the name Jorge mean?+
The name Jorge means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Ayala born?+
Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Ayala was born on January 26, 1902.
When did Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Ayala die?+
Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Ayala died in 1948, at approximately 46 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.
The name Jorge is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jorge — January 26, 1902
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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