Wolfgang Larrazábal 1911 – 2003

Biography

Wolfgang Larrazábal was born on March 5, 1911, in the coastal Venezuelan town of Carúpano. He would go on to become a significant figure in his nation’s political history, serving as President of Venezuela during a pivotal moment in the country’s development. His life spanned most of the twentieth century, witnessing and participating in the dramatic transformations that shaped modern Venezuela.

Larrazábal’s presidency marked an important chapter in Venezuelan governance, reflecting the political currents and challenges of his era. Throughout his lifetime, he remained connected to his homeland, ultimately spending his final years in Caracas, the nation’s capital. He passed away on February 27, 2003, at the age of ninety-one, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with Venezuela’s complex political journey.