Guillermo Prieto
19th-century Mexican writer and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Guillermo Prieto Pradillo audioⓘ (10 February 1818 – 2 March 1897) was a Mexican novelist, short-story writer, poet, chronicler, journalist, essayist, patriot and Liberal politician. According to Eladio Cortés, during his lifetime he was considered Mexico's national poet,[1] and his political allegiance to the Mexican liberals allowed him to serve as Minister of Finance and Foreign Affairs under different administrations.
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Prieto and the second or maternal family name is Pradillo.
Quick Facts Minister of Finance, President ...
Guillermo Prieto | |
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Minister of Finance | |
In office January 28, 1858 – August 5, 1858 | |
President | Benito Juárez |
Preceded by | Melchor Ocampo |
Succeeded by | Melchor Ocampo |
In office January 20, 1861 – April 5, 1861 | |
President | Benito Juárez |
Preceded by | Melchor Ocampo |
Succeeded by | Francisco de P. Gochicoa |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
President | José María Iglesias |
Personal details | |
Born | (1818-02-10)10 February 1818[1] Mexico City[1] |
Died | 2 March 1897(1897-03-02) (aged 79)[1] Tacubaya, Mexico City[1] |
Resting place | Dolores Civil Cemetery 19.40679°N 99.20459°W / 19.40679; -99.20459 (Dolores Civil Cemetery) |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Emilia Golard[2] |
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In his writings he used several pen names, including Don Benedeno and Fidel.[1]