Cesar Uribe Piedrahita facts for kids

César Uribe Piedrahita (born in 1897, died in 1951) was an important Colombian doctor and writer. He was born in the city of Medellin. Even though he didn't publish many books during his lifetime, he was very respected by other writers and thinkers in Colombia during the early to mid-1900s.

A Life of Many Talents

César Uribe Piedrahita was a man with many different skills and interests. Besides being a writer, he was also a medical surgeon, someone who studied ancient cultures (an archaeologist), an artist, and a leader in public health. This means he worked to improve the health of many people.

Doctor and Public Health Pioneer

As a doctor, César Uribe Piedrahita played a big role in public health. He was the director of the National Institute of Hygiene. This institute worked to keep people healthy and prevent diseases. He also taught about parasitology at the University of Cauca. Parasitology is the study of parasites, which are tiny living things that can live on or inside other living things and sometimes cause sickness. Later, he became the rector (like a president or head) of the University of Cauca.

A Gifted Writer

César Uribe Piedrahita was also known for his writing. He wrote several novels that were important in Colombian literature. Some of his well-known books include Toá, Narraciones de Caucherías (published in 1933), Mancha de aceite (published in 1936), and Sebastián de las Gracias. He also started writing a novel called Caribe, but it was not finished. His stories often explored different parts of Colombian life and culture.

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In Spanish: César Uribe para niños