Jorge Basadre
Peruvian historian and academic
Born
February 12th, 1903
122 years ago
Died
June 29th, 1980
45 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Peru
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Born in 1903, he was a prominent Peruvian historian who specialized in the study of Peru's political history. He served as the director of the National Archive of Peru and was a professor at various universities. His foundational work, 'Historia de la República del Perú,' analyzed the evolution of Peru's governance from its independence to the mid-20th century. He contributed significantly to historical scholarship in Peru, focusing on national identity and the country's political evolution. Throughout his career, he emphasized the importance of understanding historical context in contemporary governance issues.
Authored 'Historia de la República del Perú'
Served as director of the National Archive of Peru
Held professorships at multiple universities
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