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Antonio Brack Egg
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1st Minister of the Environment of Peru
In office
16 May 2008 – 28 July 2011
President Ollanta Humala
Preceded by Office created
Succeeded by Ricardo Giesecke
Personal details
Born (1940-06-03)3 June 1940
Pasco, Peru
Died 30 December 2014(2014-12-30) (aged 74)
Lima, Peru
Political party Independent

Antonio José Brack Egg (born June 3, 1940 – died December 30, 2014) was a very important Peruvian scientist. He was an expert in farming, known as an agronomist engineer. He was also an ecologist, which means he studied how living things interact with their environment.

Brack Egg was a dedicated researcher. He is best known for being Peru's very first Minister of the Environment. This means he was the first person in charge of protecting Peru's nature and natural resources. He passed away in Lima, Peru, at the age of 74.

Antonio Brack Egg: Peru's First Environment Minister

Antonio Brack Egg dedicated his life to understanding and protecting nature. He was born in Pasco, Peru. His work as an agronomist engineer helped improve farming methods. As an ecologist, he studied the balance of nature.

A Champion for the Environment

Before becoming a minister, Antonio Brack Egg was a well-known researcher. He wrote many books and articles about Peru's rich natural resources. He taught people about the importance of protecting the environment. He believed that Peru's future depended on taking care of its unique plants, animals, and ecosystems.

Becoming the First Minister of the Environment

In 2008, Peru created a new government position: the Minister of the Environment. Antonio Brack Egg was chosen to be the very first person to hold this important job. This was a big step for Peru. It showed that the country was serious about protecting its natural world.

As Minister, Brack Egg worked hard to create new rules and plans. These plans aimed to protect Peru's forests, rivers, and wildlife. He also focused on finding ways for people to use natural resources wisely. His work helped set the stage for future environmental efforts in Peru. He served in this role until 2011.

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