Personal Life
- His daughter, Carolina has served as Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs and as Ambassador of Colombia to the United States.
- His son, also named Virgilio, is founder of Colombia Diversa, a Colombian movement for LGBT rights.
- Barco's biography in "Un Barco Liberal" by Edgar C. Otálvora ASIN B00507QJYE
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| Name | Barco Vargas, Virgilio |
| Alternative names | Barco, Virgilio |
| Short description | President of Colombia |
| Date of birth | 17 September 1921 |
| Place of birth | Cúcuta, North Santander, Colombia |
| Date of death | 20 May 1997 |
| Place of death | Bogotá, DC, Colombia |
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