Flavio Herrera facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Flavio Herrera
Born	(1895-02-18)February 18, 1895 Guatemala City, Guatemala
Died	January 31, 1968(1968-01-31) (aged 72) Guatemala City, Guatemala
Nationality	Guatemalan
Occupation	Writer

Flavio Herrera (born February 18, 1895 – died January 31, 1968) was a famous writer and diplomat from Guatemala. People sometimes called him El Tigre (The Tiger). His books are important reading for students in both public and private schools across Guatemala.

Flavio Herrera's Early Life and Education

Flavio Herrera was born in Guatemala City on February 18, 1895. He went to school at the Colegio de Infantes and the Instituto Central para Varones. In 1918, he finished his studies and became a lawyer from the Universidad Manuel Estrada Cabrera.

After his studies in Guatemala, he moved to Europe. There, he continued his education at the University of Madrid in Spain. During this time, he also created well-known ballet musicals.

Flavio Herrera's Career as a Diplomat and Professor

Flavio Herrera was not only a writer but also a diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in another country. During the time when Juan José Arévalo was president, Flavio Herrera was the Ambassador for Guatemala in Finland. An ambassador is the highest-ranking diplomat.

He also worked as a professor at the Faculty of Law and Human at the University of Maine. For his important work, he received several awards. The Guatemalan government also honored him with the Order of the Quetzal. This is one of the highest awards in Guatemala.

Flavio Herrera's Famous Books and Writings

Flavio Herrera wrote many articles for the Revista Juan Chapín magazine for 13 years. He is most famous for his novels. Three of his novels are known as "The Trilogy of the Tropics." These are Chaos (1935), El Tigre (1934), and The Tempest (1935). These books are part of the official reading list for students in Guatemala.

Here are some of his other important works:

Flavio Herrera's Legacy

Flavio Herrera passed away on January 31, 1968. After his death, his house was given to the University of San Carlos. It was then turned into the Centro de Agricultura Tropical Bulbuxyá. This center focuses on tropical agriculture.

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In Spanish: Flavio Herrera para niños