Guillermo León Valencia

Guillermo León Valencia Muñoz (27 April 1909 – 4 November 1971) was a Colombian politician, lawyer and diplomat who served as the 21st President of Colombia from 1962 to 1966.

This article is about the Colombian politician. For the poet, see Guillermo Valencia. For the football player, see Guillermo León.
Guillermo León Valencia
21st President of Colombia
In office
7 August 1962 (1962-08-07) – 7 August 1966 (1966-08-07)
Preceded byAlberto Lleras Camargo
Succeeded byCarlos Lleras Restrepo
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
25 May 1953 (1953-05-25) – 13 June 1953 (1953-06-13)
PresidentRoberto Urdaneta
Acting President:(1951-1953)
Preceded byEvaristo Sourdis Juliao
Succeeded byJuan Uribe Holguín
Colombia Ambassador to Spain
In office
1950–1953
PresidentLaureano Gómez
Preceded byFrancisco Umaña
Succeeded byAlejandro Galvis
Personal details
Born
Guillermo León Valencia Muñoz

(1909-04-27)27 April 1909
Popayán, Cauca, Colombia
Died4 November 1971(1971-11-04) (aged 62)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting placeMuseo Guillermo León Valencia
Political partyConservative
SpouseSusana López Navia (1931–1964)
Children
  • Pedro Felipe Valencia López
  • Alma Valencia López
  • Ignacio Valencia López
  • Diana Valencia López
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