Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria was born on December 1, 1949, in Rionegro, Colombia. He grew up in a modest household, and from a young age, he showed a keen entrepreneurial spirit, engaging in various small-time criminal activities. Escobar's rise to power began in the late 1970s when he started trafficking cocaine, eventually leading to the formation of the Medellín Cartel. By the 1980s, he was one of the richest men in the world, with a fortune that reached an estimated $30 billion at its peak.
| Personal Details | Bio Data |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria |
| Date of Birth | December 1, 1949 |
| Place of Birth | Rionegro, Colombia |
| Occupation | Drug Lord, Businessman |
| Net Worth at Peak | Approximately $30 billion |
| Death | December 2, 1993 |
