Alcides Arguedas
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Alcides Arguedas Díaz (July 15, 1879 in La Paz – May 6, 1946 in Chulumani) was a Bolivian writer and historian. His literary work, which had a profound influence on the Bolivian social thought in the first half of the twentieth century, addresses issues related to national identity, miscegenation, and indigenous affairs. His most significant work, Raza de bronce ("Bronze Race") (1919), is considered one of the most influential Bolivian literary works and a precursor of indigenism.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Arguedas and the second or maternal family name is Díaz.
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Quick Facts Senator for La Paz, Minister of Agriculture, Immigration,and Colonization ...
Alcides Arguedas | |
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Senator for La Paz | |
In office 1940–1942 | |
Minister of Agriculture, Immigration, and Colonization | |
In office 15 April 1940 – 11 November 1940 | |
President | Enrique Peñaranda |
Preceded by | Carlos Salinas Aramayo |
Succeeded by | Edmundo Vásquez as Minister of Agriculture Demetrio Ramos as Minister of Immigration Carlos Blanco Galindo as Minister of Colonization |
Member of the Chamber of Deputies for La Paz | |
In office 1916–1918 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Alcides Arguedas Díaz 15 July 1879 La Paz, Bolivia |
Died | 6 May 1946(1946-05-06) (aged 66) Chulumani, Bolivia |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Laura Tapia Carro |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Fructuoso Arguedas Sabina Díaz |
Education | Higher University of San Andrés |
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