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Abimael Guzmán
Manuel Rubén Abimael Guzmán Reynoso (born 3 December 1934), also known by the nom de guerre Presidente Gonzalo (Chairman Gonzalo), a former professor of philosophy, was the leader of the S...
Manuel Rubén Abimael Guzmán Reynoso (born 3 December 1934), also known by the nom de guerre Presidente Gonzalo (Chairman Gonzalo), a former professor of philosophy, was the leader of the S...
Alberto Bustamante Belaunde
José Alberto Bustamante Belaúnde (*Arequipa, September 12, 1950 – †Lima, February 7, 2008) was a Peruvian politician.
José Alberto Bustamante Belaúnde (*Arequipa, September 12, 1950 – †Lima, February 7, 2008) was a Peruvian politician.
Alberto Vargas
Alberto Vargas (9 February 1896 – 30 December 1982) was a noted Peruvian painter of pin-up girls.
Alberto Vargas (9 February 1896 – 30 December 1982) was a noted Peruvian painter of pin-up girls.
Alex Olmedo
Alejandro "Alex" Rodríguez Olmedo (born March 24, 1936 in Arequipa) is a former tennis player from Peru with American citizenship, who was ranked as the top amateur player in the world in 1959.
Alejandro "Alex" Rodríguez Olmedo (born March 24, 1936 in Arequipa) is a former tennis player from Peru with American citizenship, who was ranked as the top amateur player in the world in 1959.
Ana de los Angeles Monteagudo
Ana de los Angeles Monteagudo (July 26, 1602 – January 10, 1686) was born in Arequipa, Peru.
Ana de los Angeles Monteagudo (July 26, 1602 – January 10, 1686) was born in Arequipa, Peru.
Antonio Cornejo Polar
Antonio Cornejo-Polar (1936–1997) was a Peruvian-born academic, teacher, literature and cultural critic, known particularly for his theorization of the concept of "heterogeneity.
Antonio Cornejo-Polar (1936–1997) was a Peruvian-born academic, teacher, literature and cultural critic, known particularly for his theorization of the concept of "heterogeneity.
Augusto Pérez Araníbar
Augusto Pérez Araníbar was a Peruvian physician.
Augusto Pérez Araníbar was a Peruvian physician.
Carlos Alberto Seguín
Carlos Alberto Seguín was a Peruvian physicist.
Carlos Alberto Seguín was a Peruvian physicist.
Claudia Ortiz
Claudia Ortiz De Zevallos was Miss Peru in 2003.
Claudia Ortiz De Zevallos was Miss Peru in 2003.
César Atahualpa Rodríguez
César "Atahualpa" Rodriguez Olcay was a Peruvian poet; a self taught, cultural writer.
César "Atahualpa" Rodriguez Olcay was a Peruvian poet; a self taught, cultural writer.
Duilio Beretta
Duilio Beretta Avalos (born February 25, 1992, in Arequipa) is a Peruvian professional tennis player.
Duilio Beretta Avalos (born February 25, 1992, in Arequipa) is a Peruvian professional tennis player.
Edson Aubert
Edson Aubert is a Peruvian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Peruvian First Division club Alianza Lima.
Edson Aubert is a Peruvian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Peruvian First Division club Alianza Lima.
Eduardo López de Romaña
Eduardo López de Romaña y Alvizuri (19 March 1847 – 26 May 1912) was President of Peru from 1899 to 1903.
Eduardo López de Romaña y Alvizuri (19 March 1847 – 26 May 1912) was President of Peru from 1899 to 1903.
Emilio Lissón
Emilio Lissón (1878 - 1961) was an Archbishop of Lima, Peru.
Emilio Lissón (1878 - 1961) was an Archbishop of Lima, Peru.
Fernando Vargas Ruiz de Somocurcio
Fernando Vargas Ruiz de Somocurcio was a Peruvian Jesuit who was the Metropolitan Archbishop of Arequipa.
Fernando Vargas Ruiz de Somocurcio was a Peruvian Jesuit who was the Metropolitan Archbishop of Arequipa.
Francisco Xavier de Luna Pizarro
Francisco Xavier de Luna Pizarro (November 3, 1780 – February 2, 1855), a Peruvian priest and politician, was briefly Interim President of Peru twice in 1822 and 1833.
Francisco Xavier de Luna Pizarro (November 3, 1780 – February 2, 1855), a Peruvian priest and politician, was briefly Interim President of Peru twice in 1822 and 1833.
Hernando de Soto Polar
Hernando de Soto is a Peruvian economist known for his work on the informal economy and on the importance of business and property rights.
Hernando de Soto is a Peruvian economist known for his work on the informal economy and on the importance of business and property rights.
Ignacio Álvarez Thomas
José Ignacio Álvarez Thomas (February 15, 1787 – July 19, 1857) was a South American military commander and politician of the early 19th century.
José Ignacio Álvarez Thomas (February 15, 1787 – July 19, 1857) was a South American military commander and politician of the early 19th century.
Jair Céspedes
Jair Edson Céspedes is a Peruvian footballer who plays for Universidad San Martín in the Torneo Descentralizado.
Jair Edson Céspedes is a Peruvian footballer who plays for Universidad San Martín in the Torneo Descentralizado.
Joel Sánchez (Peruvian footballer)
Joel Sánchez (born 11 June 1989, Santa Rita de Siguas, Arequipa, Peru) is a Peruvian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Universidad San Martín de Porres in the Peruvian First Di...
Joel Sánchez (born 11 June 1989, Santa Rita de Siguas, Arequipa, Peru) is a Peruvian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Universidad San Martín de Porres in the Peruvian First Di...
Jorge Polar
Jorge Polar was a Peruvian politician and poet.
Jorge Polar was a Peruvian politician and poet.
Jorge Vinatea Reinoso
Jorge Vinatea Reinoso (April 22, 1900 - July 15, 1931) was a Peruvian painter.
Jorge Vinatea Reinoso (April 22, 1900 - July 15, 1931) was a Peruvian painter.
José Bustamante y Rivero
José Luis Bustamante y Rivero (January 15, 1894 – January 11, 1989) was a lawyer, writer, politician, diplomat, President of Peru from 1945 to 1948 and President of the International Court...
José Luis Bustamante y Rivero (January 15, 1894 – January 11, 1989) was a lawyer, writer, politician, diplomat, President of Peru from 1945 to 1948 and President of the International Court...
José Manuel de Goyeneche, 1st Count of Guaqui
José Manuel de Goyeneche y Barreda, 1st Count of Guaqui, Grandee of Spain, was a Spanish soldier and diplomat.
José Manuel de Goyeneche y Barreda, 1st Count of Guaqui, Grandee of Spain, was a Spanish soldier and diplomat.
Juan Landázuri Ricketts
Juan Landázuri Ricketts (December 19, 1913, Arequipa, Peru – January 16, 1997, Lima, Peru) was one of the most prominent Roman Catholic Churchmen during the 1960s and 1970s in Latin America.
Juan Landázuri Ricketts (December 19, 1913, Arequipa, Peru – January 16, 1997, Lima, Peru) was one of the most prominent Roman Catholic Churchmen during the 1960s and 1970s in Latin America.
Juan Manuel Guillén
Juan Manuel Guillén Benavides (* Arequipa, 1941 - ) is a Peruvian philosopher and politician.
Juan Manuel Guillén Benavides (* Arequipa, 1941 - ) is a Peruvian philosopher and politician.
Juan Pablo Vizcardo y Guzmán
Juan Pablo Vizcardo y Guzmán was a Peruvian Jesuit.
Juan Pablo Vizcardo y Guzmán was a Peruvian Jesuit.
Luis Carpio
Luis Enrique Carpio Ascuña (born 1930 in Arequipa) is a Peruvian teacher and politician.
Luis Enrique Carpio Ascuña (born 1930 in Arequipa) is a Peruvian teacher and politician.
Luis Sánchez-Moreno Lira
Luis Sánchez-Moreno Lira (November 12, 1925 - September 28, 2009) was the Peruvian Archbishop and Archbishop Emeritus of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Arequipa.
Luis Sánchez-Moreno Lira (November 12, 1925 - September 28, 2009) was the Peruvian Archbishop and Archbishop Emeritus of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Arequipa.
Mariano Bustamante
Mariano Emilio Bustamante y Mantilla (August 5, 1831 – June 7, 1880) was a Peruvian hero of the War of the Pacific between Chile and Peru, fighting in the battles of San Francisco, Tarapacá and ...
Mariano Emilio Bustamante y Mantilla (August 5, 1831 – June 7, 1880) was a Peruvian hero of the War of the Pacific between Chile and Peru, fighting in the battles of San Francisco, Tarapacá and ...
Mariano Felipe Paz Soldán
Mariano Felipe Paz Soldán (August 22, 1821 - December 31, 1886), Peruvian historian and geographer, was born at Arequipa, Peru.
Mariano Felipe Paz Soldán (August 22, 1821 - December 31, 1886), Peruvian historian and geographer, was born at Arequipa, Peru.
Mariano Melgar
Mariano Melgar (1791-1815) was a Peruvian patriot, poet, artist, and warrior for the cause of independence from Spain.
Mariano Melgar (1791-1815) was a Peruvian patriot, poet, artist, and warrior for the cause of independence from Spain.
Mario Vargas Llosa
Jorge Mario Pedro Vargas Llosa, 1st Marquis of Vargas Llosa (; born March 28, 1936) is a Peruvian-Spanish writer, politician, journalist, essayist, and recipient of the 2010 Nobel Prize in Liter...
Jorge Mario Pedro Vargas Llosa, 1st Marquis of Vargas Llosa (; born March 28, 1936) is a Peruvian-Spanish writer, politician, journalist, essayist, and recipient of the 2010 Nobel Prize in Liter...
María Nieves y Bustamante
María Nieves y Bustamante was a Peruvian writer.
María Nieves y Bustamante was a Peruvian writer.
Nicolás de Piérola
H.E. Don Jose Nicolás Baltasar Fernández de Piérola y Villena (known as "El Califa" ("The Caliph"); January 5, 1839 – June 23, 1913) was a prominent Peruvian politician, the Finance Mi...
H.E. Don Jose Nicolás Baltasar Fernández de Piérola y Villena (known as "El Califa" ("The Caliph"); January 5, 1839 – June 23, 1913) was a prominent Peruvian politician, the Finance Mi...
Pedro Diez Canseco
Pedro Diez Canseco Corbacho (January 31, 1815 in Arequipa, Peru – April 3, 1893 in Chorrillos, Peru) was a Peruvian soldier and politician who became interim President of Peru on three occasions...
Pedro Diez Canseco Corbacho (January 31, 1815 in Arequipa, Peru – April 3, 1893 in Chorrillos, Peru) was a Peruvian soldier and politician who became interim President of Peru on three occasions...
Pedro Paulet
Pedro Paulet Mostajo was a Peruvian scientist who in 1895, was the first person to build a liquid-fuel rocket engine.
Pedro Paulet Mostajo was a Peruvian scientist who in 1895, was the first person to build a liquid-fuel rocket engine.
Ricky Tosso
Ricky Tosso (born on February 21, 1960), is a Peruvian actor.
Ricky Tosso (born on February 21, 1960), is a Peruvian actor.
Roberto Ramírez del Villar Beaumont
Roberto Ramírez del Villar Beaumont was a Peruvian lawyer and politician.
Roberto Ramírez del Villar Beaumont was a Peruvian lawyer and politician.
Sergio Galdós
Sergio Galdós is a Peruvian tennis player.
Sergio Galdós is a Peruvian tennis player.
Teodoro Núñez Ureta
Dr. Teodoro Núñez Ureta was a Peruvian painter and a writer, noted for an original and distinctive style in Latin American art.
Dr. Teodoro Núñez Ureta was a Peruvian painter and a writer, noted for an original and distinctive style in Latin American art.
Vladimiro Montesinos
Vladimiro Ilyich Montesinos Torres (born May 20, 1945) was the long-standing head of Peru's intelligence service, Servicio de Inteligencia Nacional (SIN), under President Alberto Fujimori.
Vladimiro Ilyich Montesinos Torres (born May 20, 1945) was the long-standing head of Peru's intelligence service, Servicio de Inteligencia Nacional (SIN), under President Alberto Fujimori.
Víctor Andrés Belaúnde
Víctor Andrés Belaúnde Diez Canseco (1883 – 1966) was a Peruvian diplomat who chaired the Fourteenth session and the fourth emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly (1959...
Víctor Andrés Belaúnde Diez Canseco (1883 – 1966) was a Peruvian diplomat who chaired the Fourteenth session and the fourth emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly (1959...