Gonzalo Zaldumbide facts for kids
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Gonzalo Zaldumbide
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| Ecuardorian Foreign minister | |
| In office 1929–1931 |
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| Preceded by | Homero Viteri Lafronte |
| Succeeded by | Modesto Larrea Jijón |
| Embassy of Ecuador in Paris | |
| In office 1923–1928 |
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| Preceded by | Enrique Dorn y de Alsúa |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Proaño Alvarez |
| Embassy of Ecuador in London | |
| In office March 23, 1950 – 1951 |
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| Preceded by | Homero Viteri Lafronte |
| Succeeded by | Augusto Dillon Valde |
| Ecuadorian Ambassador to Chile | |
| In office 1951–1952 |
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| Preceded by | José Gabriel Navarro |
| Succeeded by | Rafael Arízaga Vega |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 December 1884 Quito |
| Died | 30 November 1965 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | Ecuadorian |
| Spouse | Isabel Rosales Pareja |
| Children | Celia Zaldumbide Rosales |
Gonzalo Zaldumbide (born December 25, 1884 – died November 30, 1965) was an important writer and diplomat from Ecuador. He was born in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador.
Zaldumbide was known for his work representing his country in other nations. He served as an ambassador in different parts of the world.
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Early Life and Family
Gonzalo Zaldumbide was born on Christmas Day in 1884. He grew up to become a well-respected figure in his country.
He married Isabel Rosales Pareja, who was a talented pianist and teacher. Together, they had a daughter named Celia Zaldumbide Rosales. Celia also became a pianist, following in her mother's musical footsteps.
A Career in Diplomacy
Gonzalo Zaldumbide had a long and successful career as a diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. They work to build good relationships and solve problems between countries.
Ambassador to France
From 1923 to 1928, Zaldumbide served as Ecuador's ambassador to Paris, France. This was an important role, as Paris is a major center for culture and international relations.
Foreign Minister of Ecuador
After his time in France, Zaldumbide returned to Ecuador. From 1929 to 1931, he held a very important position: the Minister of Foreign Relations. In this role, he was in charge of Ecuador's relationships with all other countries.
Ambassador to the United Kingdom
Later in his career, from 1950 to 1951, Gonzalo Zaldumbide became the ambassador to London, in the United Kingdom. This showed his continued importance in Ecuador's foreign policy.
Ambassador to Chile
From 1951 to 1952, Zaldumbide also served as Ecuador's ambassador to Chile. This further highlighted his dedication to international relations.
Legacy
Gonzalo Zaldumbide passed away on November 30, 1965, at the age of 80. He is remembered as a key figure in Ecuadorian literature and diplomacy. His work helped shape Ecuador's place in the world during his lifetime.
See also
In Spanish: Gonzalo Zaldumbide para niños
