Gustavo Rojas Pinilla

26th President of Colombia (1900-1975)
Person human Q455692
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Gustavo Rojas Pinilla

Summary

Gustavo Rojas Pinilla is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tunja[2]. He was born on March 12, 1900[3]. He passed away in Melgar[4]. He died on January 17, 1975[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6], politician[7], and engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,050 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla's place of birth was Tunja[2].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla passed away in Melgar[4].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla was born on March 12, 1900[3].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla died on January 17, 1975[5].
  • Burial took place at Central Cemetery of Bogotá[10].
  • Among Gustavo Rojas Pinilla's spouses was Carolina Correa Londoño[11].
  • A child of Gustavo Rojas Pinilla was María Eugenia Rojas Correa[12].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla held citizenship in Colombia[13].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla worked as a civil engineer[6].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla worked as a politician[7].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla's professions included engineer[8].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla held the position of President of Colombia[14].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla held the position of General Commander of the Military Forces[15].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla held the position of General Commander of the Military Forces[16].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla's education included a stint at Trine University[17].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla received the Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla is recorded as male[20].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla was affiliated with the National Popular Alliance[22].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla's military branch is recorded as National Army of Colombia[23].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla's Commons category is recorded as Gustavo Rojas Pinilla[24].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla's family name is recorded as Rojas[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tunja[2], Gustavo Rojas Pinilla… he was born on March 12, 1900[3].

Education

Gustavo Rojas Pinilla's education included a stint at Trine University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer[6], politician[7], and engineer[8]. Positions held include President of Colombia[14], a president[28], in Colombia[29], founded in 1819[30] and General Commander of the Military Forces[15].

Recognition

Gustavo Rojas Pinilla received the Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].

Personal Life

Among Gustavo Rojas Pinilla's spouses was Carolina Correa Londoño[11]. A child of him was María Eugenia Rojas Correa[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[19]. He was affiliated with the National Popular Alliance[22].

Death and Burial

Gustavo Rojas Pinilla died on January 17, 1975[5]. He died in Melgar[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26]. He is buried at Central Cemetery of Bogotá[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gustavo Rojas Pinilla include Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport[31], an international airport[32], in Colombia[33].

Why It Matters

Gustavo Rojas Pinilla ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,050 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Entities named for him include Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport[31], an international airport[32], in Colombia[33].

FAQs

Where was Gustavo Rojas Pinilla born?

Gustavo Rojas Pinilla was born in Tunja[2].

Where did Gustavo Rojas Pinilla die?

Gustavo Rojas Pinilla passed away in Melgar[4].

Who was Gustavo Rojas Pinilla married to?

Gustavo Rojas Pinilla's spouses include Carolina Correa Londoño[11].

What did Gustavo Rojas Pinilla do for work?

Gustavo Rojas Pinilla worked as civil engineer[6], politician[7], and engineer[8].

Where did Gustavo Rojas Pinilla go to school?

Gustavo Rojas Pinilla was educated at Trine University[17].

What awards did Gustavo Rojas Pinilla receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank general
    Second family name in spanish name Pinilla
    Given name Gustavo
    Spouse Carolina Correa Londoño
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