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Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín

1919 – 2012

Peruvian military and politician

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Lived 1919 – 2012 (aged 92). Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín was a Peruvian politician, diplomat and military personnel.

Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín (September 19, 1919 – June 18, 2012) was a Peruvian politician who was Prime Minister of Peru from January 31, 1973 to February 1, 1975. He was Foreign Minister. He served in both positions during the military dictatorship of President Juan Velasco Alvarado.

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Important facts

Born

19 September 1919, Barranco District

Birth century

20th century

Died

18 June 2012, Lima

Occupation

Politician, diplomat, military personnel

Nationality

Peru

Education

Chorrillos Military School

Positions held

President of the Council of Ministers of Peru, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru

Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎

Also known as

Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrin

People in Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Juan Velasco Alvarado

Association football player

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín's

Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted

1879 – 1947

Chemist

George Van Biesbroeck

Frequently asked questions

Who was Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín?

Peruvian military and politician (1919-2012)

When was Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín born?

Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín was born on 19 September 1919 in Barranco District.

When did Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín die?

Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín died on 18 June 2012 in Lima.

What was Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín's occupation?

Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín was a politician, diplomat and military personnel.

What nationality was Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín?

Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín was Peruvian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín

· Wikidata: Q1284319

· DBpedia: Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín

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