Álvaro Colom
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Summary
Álvaro Colom was born on June 15, 1951[1], in Guatemala City[2]. He died on January 23, 2023[3], in Guatemala City[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and entrepreneur[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,472 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Q120452033[8]
- Spouse: Sandra Torres[9]
- Country of citizenship: Guatemala[10]
- Native language: Spanish[11]
- Position held: president of Guatemala[12]
- Educated at: Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala[13]
- Award received: Order of Brilliant Jade[14], Order of José Cecilio del Valle[15]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of political party: National Unity of Hope[18]
- Commons category: Álvaro Colom[19]
- Cause of death: esophageal cancer[20]
- Family name: Colom[21]
- Given name: Álvaro[22]
- Manner of death: natural causes[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[24]
- Birth name: Álvaro Colom Caballeros[25]
- Name in native language: Álvaro Colom Caballeros[26]
- Second family name in Spanish name: Caballeros[27]
- Candidacy in election: 2007 Guatemalan presidential election[28], 2003 Guatemalan presidential election[29], 1999 Guatemalan general election[30]
Why It Matters
Álvaro Colom has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Álvaro Colom born?
Álvaro Colom's place of birth was Guatemala City[2].
Where did Álvaro Colom die?
Álvaro Colom passed away in Guatemala City[4].
Who was Álvaro Colom married to?
Álvaro Colom's spouses include Sandra Torres[9].
What did Álvaro Colom do for work?
Álvaro Colom worked as a politician[5] and entrepreneur[6].
Where did Álvaro Colom go to school?
Álvaro Colom was educated at Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala[13].
What awards did Álvaro Colom receive?
Honors received include Order of Brilliant Jade[14] and Order of José Cecilio del Valle[15].