Eduardo Santos

Colombian lawyer, politician, and journalist (1888-1974)
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Eduardo Santos
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Eduardo Santos

Summary

Eduardo Santos is a human[1]. Born in Bogotá[2], he… he was born on August 28, 1888[3]. He died in Bogotá[4]. He died on March 24, 1974[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Eduardo Santos was born in Bogotá[2].
  • Eduardo Santos passed away in Bogotá[4].
  • Eduardo Santos was born on August 28, 1888[3].
  • Eduardo Santos died on March 24, 1974[5].
  • Eduardo Santos died on March 27, 1974[11].
  • Eduardo Santos is buried at Central Cemetery of Bogotá[12].
  • Eduardo Santos's father was Francisco Santos Galvis[13].
  • Among Eduardo Santos's spouses was Lorenza Villegas de Santos[14].
  • Eduardo Santos held citizenship in Colombia[15].
  • Eduardo Santos worked as a journalist[6].
  • Eduardo Santos worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Eduardo Santos worked as a politician[8].
  • Eduardo Santos's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Eduardo Santos held the position of President of Colombia[16].
  • Eduardo Santos held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia[17].
  • Eduardo Santos's education included a stint at National University of Colombia[18].
  • Eduardo Santos was educated at Our Lady of the Rosary University[19].
  • Eduardo Santos received the Maria Moors Cabot Prizes[20].
  • Eduardo Santos was a member of Colombian Academy of History[21].
  • Eduardo Santos is recorded as male[22].
  • Eduardo Santos's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Eduardo Santos was affiliated with the Colombian Conservative Party[24].
  • Eduardo Santos's Commons category is recorded as Eduardo Santos Montejo[25].
  • Eduardo Santos's family name is recorded as Santos[26].
  • Eduardo Santos's given name is recorded as Eduardo[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Eduardo Santos's place of birth was Bogotá[2]. He was born on August 28, 1888[3]. His father was Francisco Santos Galvis[13].

Education

Educated at National University of Colombia[18], a public university[28], in Colombia[29], founded in 1867[30], headquartered in Bogotá[31] and Our Lady of the Rosary University[19], a private university[32], in Colombia[33], founded in 1653[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], and lawyer[9]. Positions held include President of Colombia[16], a president[35], in Colombia[36], founded in 1819[37] and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia[17], a position[38], in Colombia[39], founded in 1821[40].

Recognition

Eduardo Santos received the Maria Moors Cabot Prizes[20].

Personal Life

Among Eduardo Santos's spouses was Lorenza Villegas de Santos[14]. He was affiliated with the Colombian Conservative Party[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 24, 1974[5] and March 27, 1974[11]. Eduardo Santos passed away in Bogotá[4]. Burial took place at Central Cemetery of Bogotá[12].

Why It Matters

Eduardo Santos ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was Eduardo Santos born?

Eduardo Santos was born in Bogotá[2].

Where did Eduardo Santos die?

Eduardo Santos passed away in Bogotá[4].

Who were Eduardo Santos's parents?

Eduardo Santos's father was Francisco Santos Galvis[13].

Who was Eduardo Santos married to?

Eduardo Santos's spouses include Lorenza Villegas de Santos[14].

What did Eduardo Santos do for work?

Eduardo Santos worked as journalist[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did Eduardo Santos go to school?

Eduardo Santos was educated at National University of Colombia[18] and Our Lady of the Rosary University[19].

What awards did Eduardo Santos receive?

Honors received include Maria Moors Cabot Prizes[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . journalism.columbia.edu. Retrieved . journalism.columbia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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