Virgilio Barco Vargas

President of Colombia

17 September 1921 Cúcuta, North Santander, Colombia

20 May 1997(1997-05-20) (75) Bogotá, D.C., Colombia

7 August 1986 (1986-08-07 )  – 7 August 1990 (1990-08-07 )

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Barco and the second or maternal family name is Vargas. Virgilio Barco Vargas (17 September 1921 – 20 May 1997) was a Colombian politician and civil engineer who served as the 27th President of Colombia serving from 7 August 1986 to 7 August 1990.