Juan Manuel Guillén
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Juan Manuel Guillén Benavides (born November 24, 1941) is a Peruvian philosopher and politician
. In 2007, he became President of the Arequipa Region
.
city. Guillén's initial education was at school Nº9513 and Nº951 followed by the Colegio Nacional Independencia Americana. Between 1960 and 1964, Guillén studied philosophy at the National University of St Augustin of Arequipa
(UNSA), earning a PhD
. From 1973 to 1975, Guillén was director of the philosophy program at UNSA.
From 1999 to 2002, Guillén was mayor of Arequipa. In January 2007, Guillén became President of the Arequipa region
.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. In 2007, he became President of the Arequipa Region
Arequipa Region
Arequipa is a region in southwestern Peru. It is bordered by the Ica, Ayacucho, Apurímac and Cusco regions on the north; the Puno Region on the east; the Moquegua Region on the south; and the Pacific Ocean on the west...
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Biography
Guillén was born on November 24, 1941 in ArequipaArequipa
Arequipa is the capital city of the Arequipa Region in southern Peru. With a population of 836,859 it is the second most populous city of the country...
city. Guillén's initial education was at school Nº9513 and Nº951 followed by the Colegio Nacional Independencia Americana. Between 1960 and 1964, Guillén studied philosophy at the National University of St Augustin of Arequipa
National University of St Augustin of Arequipa
National University of St Augustin of Arequipa, known locally as Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa is a state-owned university in Arequipa, Peru...
(UNSA), earning a PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
. From 1973 to 1975, Guillén was director of the philosophy program at UNSA.
From 1999 to 2002, Guillén was mayor of Arequipa. In January 2007, Guillén became President of the Arequipa region
Arequipa Region
Arequipa is a region in southwestern Peru. It is bordered by the Ica, Ayacucho, Apurímac and Cusco regions on the north; the Puno Region on the east; the Moquegua Region on the south; and the Pacific Ocean on the west...
.