Colombian drug lord (1949–1993)
This article is about the Colombian drug lord. For other uses, see Pablo Escobar (disambiguation).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Escobar and the second or maternal family name is Gaviria.
Pablo Escobar |
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Escobar in a 1976 mugshot |
Born | Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria (1949-12-01)1 December 1949
Rionegro, Colombia |
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Died | 2 December 1993(1993-12-02) (aged 44)
Medellín, Colombia |
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Cause of death | Gunshot wound to the head |
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Resting place | Monte Sacro Cemetery |
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Spouse | Maria Victoria Henao (m. 1976) |
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Other names | - El Patrón (The Boss)
- Don Pablo (Sir Pablo)
- El Padrino (The Godfather)
- El Diablo (The Devil)
- Paisa Robin Hood
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Organization | Medellín cartel |
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Conviction(s) | Illegal drug trade, assassinations, bombing, bribery, racketeering, murder |
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Criminal penalty | Five years' imprisonment
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