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About Rómulo Betancourt
Rómulo Betancourt was a two-time president of Venezuela and former leader of the social democratic party, Acción Democrática.
Background
He was married to Carmen Valverde. They had a child together. They divorced and he married Dr. Renee Hartmann much later in his life.
Political Journey
Rómulo was exiled after relentless activism against the government while he was a student at the University of Caracas. He sojourned in Costa Rica for close to a decade before returning.
He helped form the Acción Democrática on his return in 1941 on its ticket won the presidential elections. His elected successor was overthrown by a military junta. Rómulo again went into exile.
Rómulo returned to Venezuela a decade later after the military regime was ousted to again take over the reins of leadership. He left office in 1964 but remained a pivotal player in Venezuelan politics for a long time.
Rómulo died at age 77 while in New York.
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F.A.Q. about Rómulo Betancourt
When is his birthday?
Rómulo Betancourt's birthday is on February 22, 1908.
In how many days is his birthday?
Rómulo's birthday is in 149 days
How old was Rómulo when he died?
He was 73 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 28, 1981.
How old would he be today?
Rómulo Betancourt would be 115 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Rómulo from?
He was born in Guatire, Miranda state.