Luis Carlos Galán

Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento was a Colombian liberal politician and journalist who ran for the Presidency of Colombia on two occasions, the first time for the political movement New... Wikipedia

  • Born:  Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento, September 29, 1943, Charalá, Santander, Colombia
  • Age at death:  45 years
  • Died:  August 18, 1989, Soacha, Cundinamarca, Colombia
  • Cause of death:  Assassination
  • Nationality:  Colombian
  • Political party:  Liberal
  • Other political affiliations:  New Liberalism (1979–1987)
  • Spouse(s):  Gloria Pachón Castro (1971–1989)
  • Relations:  Alfonso Valdivieso Sarmiento (cousin)
  • Children:  4, including Juan Manuel and Carlos Fernando
  • Alma mater:  Pontifical Xavierian University
  • Profession:  Journalist
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