Cristóbal de Losada y Puga
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is de Losada and the second or maternal family name is y Puga.
Cristóbal de Losada y Puga (14 April 1894 – 30 August 1961) was a Peruvian mathematician and mining engineer.[1] He was Minister of Education of Peru in the government of José Luis Bustamante y Rivero and Director of the National Library of Peru between 1948 and 1961.
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Cristóbal de Losada y Puga | |
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Minister of Education of Peru | |
In office 12 January 1947 – 30 October 1947 | |
President | José Bustamante y Rivero |
Preceded by | Luis E. Valcárcel |
Succeeded by | Óscar Torres M. |
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Born | (1894-04-14)14 April 1894 New York, U.S. |
Died | 30 August 1961(1961-08-30) (aged 67) Lima, Peru |
Nationality | Peruvian |
Spouse | María Luisa Marrou y Correa |
Children | 4 |
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Alma mater | National University of Engineering National University of San Marcos |
Occupation | Mathematician, mining engineer, academic |
Awards | Civil Order of Alfonso X, the Wise |
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