Germán Arciniegas, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Germán Arciniegas

Colombian essayist and historian

Date of Birth: 06-Dec-1900

Place of Birth: Bogotá, Colombia

Date of Death: 29-Nov-1999

Profession: politician, diplomat, historian, author, poet lawyer, journalist

Nationality: Colombia

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Germán Arciniegas Angueyra (December 6, 1900 - November 30, 1999) was a Colombian historian, author and journalist who was known for his advocacy of educational and cultural issues, as well as his outspoken opposition to dictatorship.
He also served as a college professor and held positions in the government, including Minister of Education and several ambassadorships.