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Valentín Paniagua

Peruvian politician (1936-2006)

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Valentín Toribio Demetrio Agustin Paniagua Corazao was a Peruvian lawyer and politician who briefly served as President of Peru from 2000 to 2001. Elected President of Congress on 16 November 2000, he ascended to the presidency as incumbent Alberto Fujimori and both his Vice Presidents resigned by 22 November 2000.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Cusco wd
Died
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Place of death
Lima wd
Citizenship
Peru wd
Occupation
politician, jurist, lawyer wd
Political party
Popular Action wd
Education
National University of San Antonio Abad in Cusco, National University of San Marcos, Salesian School of Cusco wd
Spouse
Nilda Jara de Paniagua wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Peru (22 November 2000 – 28 July 2001)
  • president of the Congress of the Republic of Peru (16 November 2000 – 22 November 2000)
  • member of the Congress of the Republic of Peru (27 July 2000 – 26 July 2001)
  • Minister of Education of Peru (10 April 1984 – 12 October 1984)
  • president of the Chamber of Deputies of Peru (26 July 1982 – 26 July 1983)
  • Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Peru (27 July 1980 – 26 July 1985)
  • Minister of Justice and Human Rights (15 September 1965 – 21 January 1966)

Awards wd

  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Condor of the Andes
  • Order of Boyacá
  • Order of May
  • Order of Merit
  • honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos

Questions

When was Valentín Paniagua born?
Valentín Paniagua was born on 23 September 1936 in Cusco.
What positions has Valentín Paniagua held?
Positions held by Valentín Paniagua include: President of Peru (2000–2001); president of the Congress of the Republic of Peru (2000–2000); member of the Congress of the Republic of Peru (2000–2001); Minister of Education of Peru (1984–1984); president of the Chamber of Deputies of Peru (1982–1983).
Where did Valentín Paniagua study?
Valentín Paniagua was educated at National University of San Antonio Abad in Cusco, National University of San Marcos, Salesian School of Cusco.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Valentín Paniagua · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q81638 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Valentin Paniagua 1963.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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"Valentín Paniagua". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/valentin-paniagua. Retrieved 5 November 2026.

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