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Manuel Díaz Rodríguez
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| 144th Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela | |
| In office 9 December 1913 – 22 October 1914 |
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| President | Juan Vicente Gómez |
| Preceded by | José Ladislao Andara |
| Succeeded by | Ignacio Andrade |
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| Born | 28 February 1871 Caracas, Venezuela |
| Died | 24 August 1927 (aged 56) New York City, United States |
| Spouse | Graziella Calcaño |
| Profession | Writer, diplomat, physician |
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Manuel Díaz Rodríguez (born February 28, 1871 – died August 24, 1927) was an important figure from Venezuela. He was a writer, journalist, doctor, diplomat, and politician. Many people see him as one of the best writers of the modernismo movement in Spanish-speaking countries. This was a special style of writing that focused on beauty and new ideas.
His Life and Work
Manuel Díaz Rodríguez was born in Chacao, which is in Miranda state, Venezuela. He had a very busy life, holding many important jobs.
In 1911, he worked for the Ministry of Education. He was in charge of Higher Education and Fine Arts. This meant he helped guide schools and artistic programs.
Later, he became the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Venezuela. This job, which he held from 1913 to 1914, meant he was the country's top diplomat. He represented Venezuela to other countries around the world.
He also served as a Senator for the Bolívar state in 1915. A senator is a lawmaker who helps create rules and laws for the country. In 1916, he became the Minister of Development. This role involved helping the country grow and improve its economy.
From 1919 to 1923, Manuel Díaz Rodríguez was Venezuela's special representative in Italy. This important diplomatic role meant he worked to build good relationships between Venezuela and Italy.
He continued to serve his country in different ways. In 1925, he was the Head of Government for the state of Nueva Esparta. The next year, in 1926, he held the same position for the state of Sucre.
Also in 1926, he became a member of the National Academy of History. This is a group of important scholars who study and preserve the history of Venezuela.
Manuel Díaz Rodríguez passed away in 1927 in New York City. He had traveled there to receive medical treatment.
See Also
- Literature of Venezuela
- List of Venezuelan writers
- List of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela
