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Gonzalo Escudero
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| Born | Gonzalo Escudero Moscoco September 28, 1903 Quito, Ecuador |
| Died | December 10, 1971 (aged 68) Brussels, Belgium |
| Occupation | Poet, Diplomat |
| Nationality | Ecuadorian |
Gonzalo Escudero Moscoso (born September 28, 1903, in Quito, Ecuador – died December 10, 1971, in Brussels, Belgium) was an important Ecuadorian poet and a skilled diplomat. He is remembered for his beautiful poems and for representing his country around the world.
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About Gonzalo Escudero
Early Life and Education
Gonzalo Escudero grew up in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. He attended high school at the Instituto Nacional Mejía. After high school, he went to the Central University of Ecuador. There, he earned a special degree in law, called a doctorate in jurisprudence.
A Career in Public Service
Gonzalo Escudero was a very smart and respected person. He became a well-known professor of international law at the University of Quito. This means he taught about the rules that countries follow when dealing with each other.
He also held several important government jobs in Ecuador. He served as the Secretary of Education, helping to guide the country's schools. He was also the Secretary of Congress and even the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This role meant he was in charge of Ecuador's relationships with other nations.
A Life in Diplomacy
Gonzalo Escudero spent many years working as a diplomat. A diplomat is someone who officially represents their country in other nations. He served as Ecuador's ambassador, which is the highest-ranking diplomat, in several countries.
He was an ambassador to:
- Uruguay (from 1942 to 1945)
- Peru (in 1956)
- Argentina (in 1961)
- Colombia (in 1963)
- Brazil (in 1965)
- UNESCO (in 1960), which is a part of the United Nations that focuses on education, science, and culture.
- Belgium (in 1971), where he was serving when he passed away.
His Writings
Gonzalo Escudero was also a talented poet. He wrote many collections of poems throughout his life. His works are an important part of Ecuadorian literature.
Some of his notable works include:
- Los Poemas del Arte (1918)
- Las Parábolas Olímpicas (1922)
- Hélices de Huracán y de Sol (1933)
- Altanoche (1947)
- Estatura del Aire (1951)
- Paralelogramo (a play)
- Material del Ángel
- Autorretrato
- Introducción a la Muerte
- Hombre de América
- Dios
- Ases
- Pleamar de Piedra
- Réquiem por la Luz
- Nocturno de Septiembre
- Contrapunto
