José Antonio Murgas
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José Antonio Murgas Aponte | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Labour and Social Security | |
| In office 17 April 1973 – 7 August 1974 | |
| President | Misael Pastrana Borrero |
| Preceded by | Crispín Villazón de Armas |
| Succeeded by | María Elena Jiménez de Crovo |
| Governor of the Department of Cesar | |
| In office 22 August 1970 – 17 June 1971 | |
| President | Misael Pastrana Borrero |
| Preceded by | Alfonso Araújo Cotes |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Germán Cuello |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1930 |
| Died | (aged 94) Valledupar, Cesar Department, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Margarita Puche Lacouture |
| Children | Carlos Murgas Puche |
| Occupation | Politician |
José Antonio Murgas (1930[1] – 24 May 2024) was a Colombian politician. He was minister of work and social security under the presidency of Misael Pastrana by Decree 739 of 17 April 1973, replacing Crispín Villazón de Armas.[2] Murgas was also appointed governor of the Department of Cesar between 22 August 1970, and 17 June 1971.[3] Murgas was also the ambassador of Colombia to the United Nations.[when?]
He died on 24 May 2024, at the age of 94.[4]
Governor of Department of Cesar (1970–1971)[edit]
Cabinet[edit]
- Secretary of government: Jaime Calderón Bruges
- Secretary of development: José María Oñate Araújo
- Secretary of finances: Rafael González Daza
- Secretary of education: José Díaz Cuadro
- Chief of planning: Luis Enrique Durán Arias
- Chief of Judicial Bureau: Nestor Vizcaino
References[edit]
- ^ About: José Antonio Murgas
- ^ González Díaz, Andrés. Ministros del Siglo XX (in Spanish). Vol. 2nd. Luis Angel Arango Library. Retrieved 26 May 2009.
- ^ "Reseña Histórica de la Creación del Departamento del Cesar" (DOC) (in Spanish). Gobernación del Cesar. p. 10. Retrieved 22 May 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Falleció el exgobernador del Cesar José Antonio Murgas (in Spanish)
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