About Luis María Drago
Lived 1859 – 1921 (aged 62). Luis María Drago was an Argentine politician, lawyer, diplomat, journalist, judge and writer.
Luis María Drago ( - ) was an Argentine politician.
Born into a distinguished Argentine family in Buenos Aires, Drago began his career as a newspaper editor. Later, he served as a minister of foreign affairs (1902). At that time, when the UK, Germany, and Italy were seeking to collect the public debt of Venezuela by force, he wrote to the Argentine minister in Washington setting forth his doctrine, commonly known as the Drago Doctrine.
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Who was Luis María Drago?
Argentine politician (1859-1921)
When was Luis María Drago born?
Luis María Drago was born on 6 May 1859 in Mercedes.
When did Luis María Drago die?
Luis María Drago died on 9 June 1921 in Buenos Aires.
What was Luis María Drago's occupation?
Luis María Drago was a politician, lawyer, diplomat, journalist, judge and writer.
What nationality was Luis María Drago?
Luis María Drago was Argentine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Luis María Drago. https://biography.guide/luis-maria-drago/
MLA: "Luis María Drago." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/luis-maria-drago/.
Chicago: "Luis María Drago." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/luis-maria-drago/.
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