Alberto Ruiz Novoa
Alberto Ruiz Novoa | |
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Alberto Ruiz Novoa | |
| Born | January 3, 1917 Bucaramanga, Colombia |
| Died | January 14, 2017 (aged 100) Bogotá, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Alma mater | Military School of Cadets |
| Occupation(s) | Military and politician |
| Years active | 1933–1965 |
| Spouse | Gloria |
| Parent(s) | Pedro Ruiz, Elena María Novoa |
| Awards | |
| Minister of War of Colombia | |
| In office 7 August 1962 – 27 January 1965 | |
| President | Guillermo León Valencia |
| Preceded by | Rafael Hernández Pardo |
| Succeeded by | Gabriel Revéiz Pizarro |
| Commander of the National Army of Colombia | |
| In office September 1960 – August 1962 | |
| President | Alberto Lleras Camargo |
| Preceded by | Jorge Villamizar Flórez |
| Succeeded by | Jaime Fajardo Pinzón |
| Comptroller General of the Republic of Colombia | |
| In office November 1953 – September 1958 | |
| President | Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Military Junta of Government |
| Preceded by | Hernando Escallón Vargas |
| Succeeded by | Jesús María Murgueitio |
| Commander of the Colombia Battalion | |
| President | Roberto Urdaneta and Gustavo Rojas Pinilla |
| Preceded by | Jaime Polanía Puyo |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Alberto Ruiz Novoa (born in Bucaramanga on January 3, 1917 – died in Bogotá on January 14, 2017) was a Colombian military officer and politician. As an infantry officer, he served as Minister of War during the administration of Guillermo León Valencia.