Rómulo Gallegos
Venezuelan author and politician, 46th List of Presidents of Venezuela|President of Venezuela
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About Rómulo Gallegos
Rómulo Gallegos was selected as Venezuela’s Minister for Public Education in 1936 before he was voted into Congress the following year. After serving for three years, he was made the Mayor of his hometown, Caracas. A member of the Acción Democrática political party, Gallegos contested in the 1947 presidential elections.
His presidential bid was successful and was sworn into office in 1948. However, he was overthrown some months later during the infamous Venezuelan coup d'état which was led by army officers like Carlos Delgado Chalbaud, and Marcos Pérez Jiménez. He would be remembered for increasing the country’s tax revenues on oil products.
As a Writer
Gallegos was regarded as one of Latin America’s most relevant writers during the 20th Century. He started his literary works in the early 1900s, but gained nationwide attention in 1929 when he published his novel titled “Doña Bárbara”. His other well-known works are titled “Canaima” and “Cantaclaro”. The latter inspired the 1946 film of similar name.
Family
He was the son of Rita Freire Guruceaga and Rómulo Gallegos Osío. His wife Teotiste Arocha Egui became the First Lady of Venezuela in 1948.
Honors
Gallegos was the recipient of the 1958 National Literature Prize. He was also a member of the Venezuelan Academy of the Language.
Trivia
This politician was a key figure in the 1945 coup d'état in his country.
He worked as a journalist and a schoolteacher before starting his political career.
He was made a “Senator for life” in 1961.
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F.A.Q. about Rómulo Gallegos
When is his birthday?
Rómulo Gallegos's birthday is on August 2, 1884.
In how many days is his birthday?
Rómulo's birthday is in 92 days
How old was Rómulo when he died?
He was 84 years old.
When did he die?
He died in April 7, 1969.
How old would he be today?
Rómulo Gallegos would be 139 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Rómulo from?
He was born in Caracas, Venezuela.