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José Gálvez Barrenechea
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| President of the Senate | |
| In office 28 July 1956 – 8 February 1957 |
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| Preceded by | Héctor Boza |
| Succeeded by | Raúl Porras Barrenechea |
| In office 28 July 1945 – 29 October 1948 |
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| Preceded by | Ernesto Diez-Canseco Masías |
| Succeeded by | Congress dissolved by coup d'état |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 28 July 1956 – 8 February 1957 |
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| Constituency | Lima |
| In office 28 July 1945 – 29 October 1948 |
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| Constituency | Lima |
| First Vice President of Peru | |
| In office 28 July 1945 – 29 October 1948 |
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| President | José Luis Bustamante y Rivero |
| Preceded by | Rafael Larco Herrera |
| Succeeded by | Vacant by coup d'état (Héctor Boza elected in 1950) |
| Minister of Foreign Relations | |
| In office 25 July 1931 – 8 December 1931 |
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| President | David Samanez Ocampo |
| Preceded by | Rafael Larco Herrera |
| Succeeded by | Luis Miró Quesada |
| Minister of Justice, Worship and Instruction | |
| In office 11 March 1931 – 25 July 1931 |
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| President | David Samanez Ocampo |
| Preceded by | Elías Lozada Benavente |
| Succeeded by | Guillermo Garrido Lecca |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 August 1885 Tarma, Peru |
| Died | 8 February 1957 (aged 71) Lima, Peru |
| Alma mater | National University of San Marcos (BA, PhD) |
| Occupation | Poet, writer, journalist, politician |
José Gálvez Barrenechea (born August 7, 1885 – died February 8, 1957) was an important Peruvian poet, writer, journalist, university professor, and politician. He held many key roles in his country. These included being the Minister of Justice (1931), Minister of Foreign Relations (1931), and First Vice President of Peru (1945–1948). He also served as President of the Senate (1956–1957).
As a writer, José Gálvez was known for his fun and informative stories about Lima, Peru's capital city. People called him the "Chronicler of Lima" because of these writings. He was also famous for his elegant poetry, which led to him being named the "Poet of Youth" in 1908. He won many awards for his literary work.
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Early Life and Family
José Gálvez Barrenechea was born in Tarma, a city in the mountains of central Peru. His father was Justiniano A. Gálvez Moreno, an engineer. His mother was Amalia Barrenechea y Gutiérrez de la Fuente.
His family had many important people. His grandfather, José Gálvez Egúsquiza, was a hero of the Battle of Callao in 1866. His great-grandfather, Marshal Antonio Gutiérrez de la Fuente, was even a leader of Peru in 1829.
After his father passed away in 1894, José and his family moved to Lima. He went to elementary school at La Inmaculada and high school at Nuestra Señora of Guadalupe. In high school, he worked as an editor for the student newspaper, La voz guadalupana.
Education and Early Career
After finishing high school in 1901, José Gálvez went to the National University of San Marcos. There, he became friends with other bright students who were part of a group called the "Generation of 900."
While studying, he also worked as a journalist. He wrote for several newspapers and magazines like Illustracion Peruana, Varidades, La Cronica, and El Comercio.
He earned several degrees from the university. He got a Bachelor's degree in Literature and Law. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy and Literature in 1915, and a Doctor of Law in 1922.
In 1915, he started teaching at the University of San Marcos. He taught different subjects, including Spanish, American, and Peruvian Literature. He also became the dean of the Faculty of Arts from 1928 to 1932.
Political and Diplomatic Roles
José Gálvez was very active in Peruvian politics. He was a member of the Democratic Nationalist Party. In 1921, he became the mayor of Tarma, his hometown, and achieved many good things for the city.
He also served as a diplomat. From 1918 to 1920, he was the Peruvian consul in Barcelona, Spain. Later, in 1935, he became the Minister Plenipotentiary (a type of ambassador) to Colombia.
In 1931, he joined the government of President David Samanez Ocampo. He served as the Minister of Justice and Instruction from March to July. Then, from July to December, he was the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
After a change in government, he stepped away from politics for a while and focused on journalism. He also helped start the National Association of Writers and Artists (ANEA) in 1938 and was its first president.
Return to Politics and Later Life
José Gálvez returned to politics in 1945. He helped form a group called the National Democratic Front. This group supported José Luis Bustamante y Rivero, who won the presidential elections that year.
In this election, José Gálvez was elected as the First Vice President of Peru. He also became a Senator and served as the President of the Senate from 1945 to 1948. After a military takeover in 1948, he again retired from politics.
In 1956, Peru was returning to democracy. José Gálvez ran for Senator again and won by a large number of votes. He became President of the Senate for the second time.
Sadly, he passed away in Lima on February 8, 1957, at the age of 71, while still in office. His funeral was a very large event, showing how much he was respected.
José Gálvez Barrenechea was also a member of many important groups. These included the Peruvian Academy of Language and the Royal Spanish Academy.
His most famous literary works include:
- Nuestra pequeña historia
- Estampas limeñas
- Jardín cerrado
- Oda pindárica a Grau
- Canto Jubilar a Lima
See also
In Spanish: José Gálvez Barrenechea para niños
