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César Lévano
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Edmundo Dante Lévano La Rosa
11 December 1926 Lima, Peru
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| Died | 22 March 2019 (aged 92) Lima, Peru
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| Nationality | Peruvian |
| Alma mater | National University of San Marcos |
| Occupation | Journalist, writer, poet and teacher |
Edmundo Dante Lévano La Rosa, better known as César Lévano (born December 11, 1926 – died March 22, 2019), was a famous Peruvian intellectual. He was a journalist, writer, teacher, and poet. Lévano directed the Peruvian newspaper Perfil. He also taught at the National University of San Marcos (UNMSM) for many years.
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A Life Dedicated to Ideas
Early Life and Family
César Lévano grew up in a home where people cared deeply about social causes. His father, Delfín Lévano, and his grandfather, Manuel Caracciolo Lévano, were both important leaders. They started cultural groups and movements for workers' rights in the early 1900s.
Like his father and grandfather, César was a self-taught journalist. He learned about journalism from a young age. When he was just nine years old, he started selling newspapers. This early start helped him discover his passion for writing and news.
Joining the Fight for Change
In 1945, César Lévano joined a youth political group. There, he helped edit a magazine called Estrella Roja. He later started a newspaper called El Metalúrgico in 1948. This newspaper was for the metal workers' union in La Oroya.
He worked for the France-Presse News Agency from 1956 to 1960. He also worked at several well-known newspapers and magazines. These included Marka, La República, and Sí. In 1975, he led La jornada, a special section of the newspaper La Prensa. He also directed the newspaper Última Hora in 1991.
Standing Up for Beliefs
César Lévano often faced challenges because he defended his ideas. He was held in prison for several years. This happened during military governments in Peru. He was held in places like the Sixth, the Panóptico, and the island prison El Frontón. Even with these difficulties, he continued to fight for what he believed was right.
Awards and Recognition
César Lévano received many honors for his work.
- In 2002, the Peruvian Government gave him a special award. It was called the Order of Merit for Distinguished Services.
- In 2005, the Constitutional Court recognized him. They honored him for his work in defending human rights.
- In 2011, he received the Annual Human Rights Award. This award came from the National Coordinator of Human Rights.
Teaching and Later Career
From 1980, Lévano taught at the National University of San Marcos. He also led the School of Communications there. In 2014, he became the director of Diario UNO. This newspaper was previously known as "La Primera." He left this role in 2018.
César Lévano was also a talented musician. He wrote many songs, including waltzes and traditional Peruvian tunes. He worked with other famous musicians like Manuel Acosta Ojeda.
Written Works
César Lévano wrote several important books:
- La utopía libertaria en el Perú (about freedom in Peru)
- Arguedas. Un sentimiento trágico de la vida (an essay about a famous writer)
- La verdadera historia de la lucha por las ocho horas en el Perú (the true story of the fight for an eight-hour workday in Peru)
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