When was José Luis Bustamante y Rivero born?

José Luis Bustamante y Rivero was born on 15 January 1894 in Arequipa.

What positions has José Luis Bustamante y Rivero held?

Positions held by José Luis Bustamante y Rivero include: member of the Senate of Peru (1980–1989); President of the International Court of Justice (1967–1970); Judge of the International Court of Justice (1961–1970); President of Peru (1945–1948); Minister of Justice and Human Rights (1930–1931).

Where did José Luis Bustamante y Rivero study?

José Luis Bustamante y Rivero was educated at National University of St Augustin of Arequipa, National University of San Antonio Abad in Cusco, Colegio San José.

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José Luis Bustamante y Rivero

President of Peru (1894-1989)

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José Luis Bustamante y Rivero was a Peruvian lawyer, writer, politician, and diplomat who served as President of Peru from 1945 until his overthrow in 1948. He also served as the president of the International Court of Justice from 1967 to 1970.

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Born: 15 January 1894 wd
Place of birth: Arequipa wd
Died: 11 January 1989 wd
Place of death: Lima wd
Citizenship: Peru wd
Occupation: judge, diplomat, university teacher, lawyer, politician wd
Political party: National Democratic Front wd
Education: National University of St Augustin of Arequipa, National University of San Antonio Abad in Cusco, Colegio San José wd

Positions held wd

member of the Senate of Peru (26 July 1980 – 11 January 1989)
President of the International Court of Justice (1967–1970)
Judge of the International Court of Justice (1961–1970)
President of Peru (28 July 1945 – 29 October 1948)
Minister of Justice and Human Rights (24 November 1930 – 31 January 1931)
ambassador of Peru to Uruguay

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III
honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos
Palmas Magisteriales (1980)

Questions

When was José Luis Bustamante y Rivero born?: José Luis Bustamante y Rivero was born on 15 January 1894 in Arequipa.
What positions has José Luis Bustamante y Rivero held?: Positions held by José Luis Bustamante y Rivero include: member of the Senate of Peru (1980–1989); President of the International Court of Justice (1967–1970); Judge of the International Court of Justice (1961–1970); President of Peru (1945–1948); Minister of Justice and Human Rights (1930–1931).
Where did José Luis Bustamante y Rivero study?: José Luis Bustamante y Rivero was educated at National University of St Augustin of Arequipa, National University of San Antonio Abad in Cusco, Colegio San José.

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