Albert Giesecke
American teacher, "A Philadelphian in the Land of the Incas" / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Albert Anthony Giesecke (Philadelphia, United States, November 30, 1883 – Miraflores, Lima, Peru, September 7, 1968) was an American teacher who came to Peru contracted by the government of that country. He was entrusted with the rectorship of the National University of San Antonio Abad in Cuzco, where he carried out a significant reform (1910–1923). He also served as the mayor of Cusco.
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Quick Facts Rector of the National University of San Antonio Abad in Cuzco, Preceded by ...
Albert A. Giesecke | |
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Rector of the National University of San Antonio Abad in Cuzco | |
In office 1910–1923 | |
Preceded by | Eliseo Araujo |
Succeeded by | Eufracio Álvarez |
Mayor of Cusco | |
In office 1920–1923 | |
President | Augusto B. Leguía |
Personal details | |
Born | (1883-11-30)November 30, 1883 Philadelphia, United States |
Died | September 7, 1968(1968-09-07) (aged 84) Miraflores, Lima, Peru |
Spouse | Esther Matto Usandivaras |
Children | Esther and Alberto Antonio |
Parent(s) | Albert F. Giesecke and Catalina P. de Giesecke |
Occupation | Teacher, Public official |
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