Genaro Estrada facts for kids
Genaro Estrada (born June 2, 1887 – died September 29, 1937) was an important Mexican leader, scholar, and writer. He served as Mexico's Secretary of Foreign Affairs from 1930 to 1932. He is best known for creating the Estrada Doctrine. This was a rule that said Mexico would recognize any foreign government, no matter how it came to power. This idea was very important in Mexican politics for many years.
Early Life and Career
Genaro Estrada was born in Mazatlán, a city in Sinaloa, Mexico. When he was young, he worked as a journalist in Mazatlán. In 1912, he moved to Mexico City. There, he became a professor at the Escuela Nacional Preparatoria, which is a famous school. He also became involved in the city's cultural and political life.
Joining the Government
After the Mexican Revolution, Genaro Estrada started working for the government. By the late 1920s, he was an ambassador for Mexico. He served as ambassador to Spain and as a minister to Portugal and Turkey. This meant he represented Mexico in these countries.
Later Years and Writings
Later, Estrada became a professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He also started the Academia Mexicana de la Historia, which is a group that studies Mexican history.
Besides his work in government and education, Genaro Estrada was also a writer. He wrote a novel called Pero Galín in 1926. He also published four books of poetry. These poems often used satire, which means they made fun of things to make a point, especially about politics. Genaro Estrada passed away in Mexico City in 1937.
See also
- Estrada Doctrine
- In Spanish: Genaro Estrada para niños
