Mercurio Peruano facts for kids
Mercurio Peruano was a very important newspaper published in Peru. It came out a long time ago, between 1790 and 1795. This newspaper was special because it was the first scientific paper in the country. Over 400 different issues were printed during its time.
The Story of Mercurio Peruano
This newspaper was started by a group of smart young people in Peru. They were part of a movement called the Enlightenment. This was a time when people focused on new ideas and knowledge.
The Mercurio Peruano wrote about many different things. But it always focused on Peru and its people. It was not just an important newspaper from the "Century of Lights" (another name for the Enlightenment). It was also the first newspaper that truly felt Peruvian.
A professor named Jean-Pierre Clément spent over 20 years studying the Mercurio Peruano. He learned a lot about how it was made and what it contained. His work helps us understand how important this newspaper was for Peru's history.
See also
In Spanish: Mercurio Peruano para niños
- List of newspapers in Peru
- Media of Peru
