Pablo de Azcárate facts for kids
Pablo de Azcárate y Flórez (1890–1971) was a Spanish diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations, working to build good relationships and solve problems. Pablo de Azcárate was born in Madrid, Spain.
During the 1920s, he worked for the League of Nations. This was an international group formed after World War I to promote peace. Azcárate helped with issues related to minority groups in different countries.
Life and Career
Working for Peace
During the Spanish Civil War, which lasted from 1936 to 1939, Azcárate served as Spain's Ambassador to London. An ambassador is a country's top diplomat in another nation. He represented the Spanish Republican government during this difficult time.
After the war, the British government recognized the new Spanish government. Azcárate then moved to Switzerland, living in "exile" because he could not return to Spain.
United Nations Role
In 1946, Azcárate began working for the United Nations (UN). The UN is an international organization that replaced the League of Nations. Its main goal is to promote peace and cooperation worldwide.
From 1948 to 1952, he worked in Jerusalem as the secretary of the Consular Truce Commission. This group helped to keep the peace in the region on behalf of the UN. Pablo de Azcárate passed away in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1971.
His Family
Pablo de Azcárate had a son named Manuel Azcárate (1916–1998). Manuel later became an important leader in the Spanish Communist Party.
See also
In Spanish: Pablo de Azcárate para niños
