Andrés Uriel Gallego
Colombian politician (1950–2014)
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Andrés Uriel Gallego Henao (April 1, 1950 – April 17, 2014) was a Colombian civil engineer and politician. He served as the 8th Minister of Transport from 2002 to 2010 during the administration of President Álvaro Uribe.[1]
Andrés Uriel Gallego | |
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| 8th Minister of Transport of Colombia | |
| In office August 7, 2002 – August 7, 2010 | |
| President | Álvaro Uribe |
| Preceded by | Gustavo Canal Mora |
| Succeeded by | Germán Cardona Gutiérrez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1, 1950 |
| Died | April 17, 2014 (aged 64) |
| Education | National University of Colombia |
| Occupation | Civil engineer, politician |
Gallego died at the Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe in Medellín, Colombia, at the age of 64. He was buried in the Campos de Paz cemetery.[1]
