Efraím Cardozo facts for kids

Efraím Cardozo (born in 1906, died in 1973) was an important person from Paraguay. He was known as a politician and a historian. This means he helped lead his country and studied its past.

Early Life and Education

Efraím Cardozo was born in Villarrica, Paraguay. His father, Ramon Indalecio Cardozo, was a teacher and worked for the government. His mother was Juana Sosa. His father was involved in big changes to education in 1924.

Growing up, Efraím was always around books and learning. This helped him later become a journalist and a historian. He married Hilda Clara Saguier Aceval.

Studying in Asunción

In 1921, Efraím started at the National College of Asunción. By 1925, he was leading the Student Center there. He also helped run a magazine called "Ariel."

After high school, he studied law at the same university his mother attended. His main project for his doctorate was about the Chaco region. He studied its history in the time of the Spanish Viceroyalty.

Becoming a Known Scholar

Soon, Efraím became well-known for his writing and thinking. He loved to research history. He learned a lot about Paraguay's difficult past.

He was also a professor at several places. He taught at the National University and the Catholic University. He also taught at high schools like San Jose and Teresiano.

Working for His Country

Efraím Cardozo was very active in public life. He held many important jobs for Paraguay.

• In 1931, he worked as a secretary for the President of Paraguay, José Patricio Guggiari.
• He was also a secretary at the Paraguayan office in Rio de Janeiro in 1933.

During the Chaco War

During the Chaco War (1932–1935) against Bolivia, Efraím helped the army. He worked with General José Félix Estigarribia. His job was to write important diplomatic papers. These papers explained and defended Paraguay's side in the war.

After the war, President Eusebio Ayala chose him to be part of a special group. This group worked on setting the borders between Paraguay and Bolivia. Their work led to an agreement on June 12, 1935.

Later Political Roles

Later, Efraím was the main secretary for Paraguay's team at the peace conference in 1938. When Higinio Morínigo became president, Cardozo had to leave Paraguay. He lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina. There, he wrote for a newspaper called "La Razon." He stayed in Argentina for ten years.

During the government of Félix Paiva, he was a special representative. He went to the Peace Conference in Buenos Aires. American representatives were also there. He helped sign the border agreement in 1938.

President Estigarribia later made him a part of his first government. Efraím was in charge of Justice, Religion, and Education. He also worked as a temporary foreign minister. In 1938, he was elected as a National Deputy.

In 1940, he became the special Minister to the Argentine government. When his political party, the Liberal Party, was banned, Dr. Cardozo went back to working at "La Razon" newspaper.

International Work and Research

Throughout his life, Efraím collected many valuable historical documents. These were about Paraguay and the River Plate region. In 1954, he taught classes in Europe. He was invited by a special school for Latin American studies.

Legacy and Death

Efraím Cardozo is known as one of Paraguay's most important historians. He was a member of many groups and academies across America and Spain. He studied the history and culture of American nations. His ideas helped shape many young students and researchers.

He died on April 10, 1973, while serving as a senator for Paraguay.

See also

In Spanish: Efraím Cardozo para niños