Nicolás Gómez Dávila

Philosopher

Birthday May 18, 1913

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Colombia

DEATH DATE May 17, 1994 (80)

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About

Colombian writer and philosopher who was remembered as one of the most influential political theoreticians of the 20th century.

Before Fame

He studied Classical Literature during his youth, but never attended a formal university.

Trivia

He was one of the principal founders of Los Andes University in Bogota in 1948.

Family Life

His family was residing in Bogota when he was born.

Associated With

He and television actor Andres Forero were both famed Colombian-born individuals, albeit across different generations.