Hipólito Unanue facts for kids
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Hipólito Unanue
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| Born | August 13, 1755 Arica, Viceroyalty of Peru |
| Died | July 15, 1833 San Vicente de Cañete, Peru |
| Profession | Physician, naturalist, meteorologist, professor |
José Hipólito Unanue y Pavón (born August 13, 1755 – died July 15, 1833) was a very important Peruvian figure. He was a skilled physician, a naturalist (someone who studies nature), and a meteorologist (someone who studies weather). He was also a university professor and a key politician in Peru's early years after it became independent.
Unanue helped create the San Fernando Medical School, which is now part of San Marcos University. He also served as the first Minister of Finance of Peru, managing the country's money. He was even the head of Peru's health services, known as "Protomédico." From 1822 to 1823, he was the President of the Congress, helping to lead the new nation.
Early Life and Education
Hipólito Unanue was born in Arica on August 13, 1755. His parents, Antonio Unánue de Montalivert and Manuela Pavón y Salgado, came from creole families. This meant they were people of European descent born in the Americas.
He first studied philosophy and law in a special school in Arequipa. In 1777, Unanue moved to Lima to learn about natural sciences. He attended Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. He earned his first degree in 1783 and graduated in 1786. After that, he became a professor at the same university. This helped him become known as an excellent physician.
Contributions to Peru
Unanue was one of the people who started the Sociedad Académica de Amantes del País in 1790. This group was like a club for people who loved their country and wanted to learn and share knowledge.
He served as the Minister of Finance of Peru three times. He held this important job from 1821 to 1823, then again from 1823 to 1824, and finally from 1824 to 1825. He played a big role in managing Peru's money during a time of great change.
Even though Peru was going through a lot of political changes during its independence, Unanue's work in science was very important. His efforts helped shape the new nation in many ways.
See also
In Spanish: Hipólito Unanue para niños
