Gabriel Guarda facts for kids

Gabriel Guarda was a famous Chilean historian and architect. He was born on January 19, 1928, and passed away on October 23, 2020. He was known for his important work in understanding Chile's past and its buildings.

Who Was Gabriel Guarda?

Gabriel Guarda, whose birth name was Fernando Guarda Geywitz, was a very important person in Chile. He was a historian, which means he studied and wrote about the past. He was also an architect, someone who designs buildings.

Guarda was born in a city called Valdivia, in Chile. He studied architecture at the Catholic University of Chile. This is a well-known university in Chile.

His Work and Achievements

Gabriel Guarda was part of a group that started a history magazine called Historia in 1961. He was on its editorial committee, helping to decide what articles would be published.

In 1984, Gabriel Guarda received a very special award. It was called the Chilean National History Award. This award is given to people who have made big contributions to understanding Chile's history. It shows how important his work was.

Gabriel Guarda lived to be 92 years old. He passed away on October 23, 2020, in Santiago de Chile.