Famous Peruvians from the History of Peru
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Posted by Tony Dunnell Oct 2, 2009 |
If you are studying the history of Peru, or doing a project on famous people from Peru, here are some famous Peruvians to get you started. Also included are some contemporary Peruvians to bring us up-to-date.
Knowing who these famous Peruvians are is also handy when traveling in Peru – Peruvians love to talk about their heroes!
The Greatest Peruvian Hero – Miguel Grau Seminario
Miguel Grau was voted 'Peruvian of the Millenium' by the people of Peru. He was an admiral in the Peruvian Navy during the War of the Pacific (1879-1884), fought between Peru and Bolivia on one side and Chile on the other. His heroics will never be forgotten by his countrymen – in part due to the fierce rivalry which still exists today between Chile and Peru.
For more information about this famous Peruvian take a look at Peru Heroes – Miguel Grau Seminario.
Famous Peruvians on Peruvian Money
Traveling in Peru, you will normally have a piece of Peruvian history in your hands – or maybe in your back pocket. The five Peruvian Nuevo Sol banknotes each feature an important figure from Peruvian history. Who is the man in the upside-down plane on the 10 Soles note? And the man who looks like an ageing Harry Potter? And does the 200 Soles note actually exist? Find out more in Famous People from Peru and Peruvian Currency.
Contemporary Famous Peruvians
For some modern-day famous Peruvians have a look at the following articles:
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