Gabriel Turbay (1901–1947) was a Colombian politician of Syrian descent.[1] He was a Congressman, Senator, and Foreign Minister in the 1930s. He served as Colombia's Ambassador to the United States from 1939 to 1945. He was an unsuccessful candidate for president in 1946.
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| Born | January 10, 1901 Bucaramanga, Colombia |
| Died | November 17, 1947 Paris, France |
| Alma mater | National University of Colombia |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | Colombian Liberal Party |
| Parent(s) | Juan Turbay Barbara Abunader |
Early life
Gabriel Turbay was born on January 10, 1901, in Bucaramanga, Colombia.[2] His parents, Juan Turbay and Barbara Abunader, were immigrants to Colombia from Lebanon.[2]
Turbay earned a PhD in Medicine and Surgery from the National University of Colombia.[2]
Career
Turbay began his career as a physician in his hometown of Bucaramanga.[2]
Turbay joined the Colombian Liberal Party.[2] He served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1927 to 1934, and the Senate from 1934 to 1937.[2]
Turbay served as the Foreign Minister of Colombia from 1937 to 1938.[3] He then served as Colombia's Ambassador to the United States from 1939 to 1945.[3] He was opposed to the creation of Israel.[4]
Turbay ran unsuccessfully for president in 1946.[3]
Death
Turbay died on November 17, 1947, in Paris, France.[3]