Gonzalo Mejía

Gonzalo Mejía

Gonzalo Mejía

Gonzalo Mejía is a Colombian film producer. Born on May 31, 1884 in Medellín, Gonzalo Mejía has been recognized for their work as film producer. Details of the life and career of this Colombian figure are documented in public sources such as Wikipedia.

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Biography

Gonzalo Mejía Trujillo (1884 in Medellín – 1956) was a Colombian businessman. Together with Guillermo Echavarría Misas, he founded Compañía Colombiana de Navegación Aérea, which was the first aviation company and the provider of the first airmail services in the Americas. He took part in the development of the region of Urabá Antioquia, and of the highway from Bogotá to Turbo.

Career

He was the Colombian partner for Pan American Airways when it organized Uraba, Medellin and Central Airways in 1932, which flew from Medellín to the then-US controlled Panama Canal Zone.

He also worked in film. He produced the film Bajo el cielo antioqueño, as well as appearing in it.

In the 1920s, the edificio Gonzalo Mejía was constructed on his initiative, and named after him.

Personal Life

Gonzalo Mejía was born on May 31, 1884 in Medellín. As a film producer, Gonzalo Mejía is part of the public figures documented from Colombia.

References

  1. "Gonzalo Mejía." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonzalo_Mejía
  2. "Wikidata entity: Q5883099 — Gonzalo Mejía." https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5883099

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