One of the wealthiest criminals in history, Pablo Escobar was both a narcoterrorist and drug lord in the United States. “The King of Cocaine,” he made well over $20 billion a year at the height of his career in the early 90’s. Below, you can learn more about the infamous criminal.
Pablo Escobar– 2018 Facts
Real Name
Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria
Nick Names
The King of Cocaine, Don Pablo, El Padrino, El Patron, El Senor, El Pablito, El Magico, El Zar de la Cocaina
Occupation and Job
Narcoterrorist, Drug Lord, Drug Smuggler
Famous For
Pablo Escobar is infamous for being one of the biggest drug lords that the U.S. has ever had to deal with. “The King of Cocaine”, he smuggled anywhere from 70 to 80 tons of cocaine, a month, from Columbia to the US at the height of his career in the late 80’s.
Age – How Old was He?
He was 44 years old at the time of his death
Birthday/Date of Birth
His birthday is on December 1, 1949
Place of Birth/Hometown
Pablo Escobar was born in Rionegro, Colombia. Growing up, he was raised in the city of Medellin, where he began his criminal career as a teen.
Nationality
Columbian
Ethnicity
Columbian
Pablo Escobar Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
He was 5’5 tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
He was 1.67 meters tall
Weight in Pounds
His weight had not been disclosed to the public
Weight in Kilograms
His weight had not been disclosed to the public
Body Measurements
At this time, Pablo Escobar’s body measurements are unavailable
Waist Size
His waist size had not been disclosed
Foot/Shoe Size
His shoe size had not been disclosed
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
Personal Life
Was Pablo Escobar in a Relationship?
At the age of twenty-seven, he married Maria Victoria Henao, who was fifteen years old at the time. Discouraged by the Henao family due to his social status, the two ultimately eloped.
Pablo Escobar’s Girlfriends
We do not have any information on Pablo Escobar’s prior relationships.
Mother
Hermilda Gaviria
Father
Abel de Jesús Dari Escobar
Sisters
The third of seven children, he had three sisters, Gloria Ones, Luz Maria and Alba Marina Escobar.
Brothers
The third of seven siblings, he had three brothers, Argemiro, Luis Fernando, and Roberto Escobar.
Children
The drug lord had two children with his wife, Manuela and Juan Pablo (now known as Sebastian Marroquin).
High School
It’s unclear where exactly Pablo Escobar had received his secondary education.
College
At one point, he studied at the Universidad Autonomy Latinoamericana of Medellin, though he ultimately left without a degree.
Salary
At the height of his career, he was said to have made over $21.9 billion USD a year from selling cocaine.
Net Worth
Up until his death in the early 90’s, he had an alleged net worth of $30 billion USD.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
Unknown
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Drink
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Unknown
Favorite Music Artists
Unknown
Favorite Sports
Unknown
Horoscope
Born on December 1, he is a Sagittarius
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Pablo Escobar’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Pablo Escobar’s Facebook Account
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Pablo Escobar’s Youtube Channel
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Other Interesting Facts:
- He was shot and killed by the Colombian police, just a day after his 44th birthday on December 2, 1993
- As a teen, he was involved with running trees scams, stealing cars, and selling fake lottery tickets
- With his wealth, he purchased a luxury home that came complete with a zoo (it included animals such as hippopotamuses, giraffes, elephants and exotic birds)
- A number of films based on his life have been released including Killing Pablo (2011), and Loving Pablo (2017), among others
- In 2009, his son Sebastian Morroqu starred in the movie documentary, Sins of My Father, in which he personally apologized to the sons of his father’s victims
- He owned a massive getaway on Isla Grande, one of the largest of the coral cluster islands
- For his drug operations, he owned and operated dozens of airplanes and helicopters
- In 1982, he was elected to the Chamber of Representatives of Columbia
- He surrounded to the Colombian police in 1991, shortly after the assignation of Luis Carlos Galan
- Following his death, the cocaine market was controlled by his rival, Cali Carter until the mid-90’s (when they were captured by the government)
- Over 25,000 people attended his funeral, as many held a “Robin Hood Image” of him in his hometown of Medellin
- He has been the subject of multiple books including Pablo Escobar: Beyond Narcos, Loving Pablo, Hating Escobar, and Kings of Cocaine
Pablo Escobar Bio – 2018 Update
From Rionegro, Columbia, Pablo Escobar initially started off selling fake lottery tickets and contraband cigarettes. Gaining confidence over time, he eventually began to work for various smugglers, after which he started to distribute cocaine himself. Responsible for one of the first smuggle routes in the U.S., his infiltration into the drug market led to a huge rise in demand for the white power in the 70’s. By the 1980’s, it was said that he’d shipped upwards of 80 tons from Columbia on a monthly basis. Known for his ‘Medellin Cartel’ drug network, he often competed with other cartels in the area, which led to many murders and massacres.
By the late 80’s, Escobar was taking in over $20 billion USD a year in personal income. Nicknamed “The King of Cocaine,” he soon became the wealthiest criminal in the history of the U.S., with an estimated net worth of $30 billion by the early 90’s. Eventually surrendering to Colombian authorities in 1991, he was placed in La Catedral, which served as his own ‘luxurious private prison’. Still, that was not enough to keep him behind bars; he later escaped a year later. For the next year and a half, he continued business as usual, smuggling and selling cocaine. Then, 16 months after his escape, he was shot and killed by the police in his hometown of Medellin.
