Juan García del Río facts for kids
Juan García del Río was an important person from Colombia. He was born in Cartagena de Indias in 1794 and passed away in Mexico City in 1856. Juan García del Río was known for many things. He worked as a diplomat, which means he represented his country in other nations. He was also a writer and a politician, helping to make decisions for his country.
Contents
A Career in Government
Juan García del Río held several important government jobs. He worked as a Minister of Finance in two different countries. A Minister of Finance is like the main manager for a country's money. They help decide how the government collects and spends money.
Serving Ecuador
From 1832 to 1834, Juan García del Río was the Minister of Finance for Ecuador. In this role, he helped manage Ecuador's economy. He worked to make sure the country's money was handled well.
Working in Peru
Later, he became the Minister of Finance for Peru. He held this position multiple times: in 1836, then again from 1836 to 1837, and finally from 1837 to 1838. This shows he was trusted with important financial decisions for Peru.
First Ambassador to the United Kingdom
Before his work as a finance minister, Juan García del Río had another very important job. In 1822, he became Peru's very first ambassador to the United Kingdom. An ambassador is a country's official representative in another country. Their job is to build good relationships and discuss important matters between the two nations.
Beyond Politics: A Love for Books
Besides his busy political life, Juan García del Río also had a passion for writing and literature. He translated a famous play called Pizarro. This play was originally written by an Irish writer named Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Juan García del Río's translation of the play was published in Valparaíso, Chile, in 1844. This shows he was not just a politician but also someone who loved books and sharing stories.
See also
In Spanish: Juan García del Río para niños
