José Carlos Mariátegui

Peruvian journalist and activist

José Carlos Mariátegui - Peruvian journalist and activist
Born

June 14th, 1894
130 years ago

Died

April 16th, 1930
94 years ago — 35 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Peru

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A prominent Peruvian journalist, philosopher, and activist, contributed significantly to socialist thought in Latin America. Founded the newspaper 'La Página' and established the Socialist Party of Peru. Wrote '7 Interpretative Essays on Peruvian Reality', which critiqued economic and social issues in Peru while advocating for indigenous rights and socialism. Influenced leftist movements across the continent.

Founded the Socialist Party of Peru

Authored '7 Interpretative Essays on Peruvian Reality'

Established the newspaper 'La Página'

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