First Latin American presented the Nobel Peace Prize was in 1936
The Latin American, Carlos Saavedra Lamas, the Argentinian minister of foreign affairs, was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace. For his effort and service in mediating an armistice and peace agreement ending the Chaco War between Paraguay and Bolivia.
- Carlos Saavedra Lamas: Biographical
Born in Buenos Aires, Carlos Saavedra Lamas (November 1, 1878-May 5, 1959) was a member of the «aristocracy» of Argentina. A descendant of an early Argentinian patriot, he married the daughter of a president of the Republic.
- Carlos Saavedra Lamas: Facts
The first Peace Prize Laureate from a country outside Western Europe and the United States was the Argentine Carlos Saavedra Lamas.
- Carlos Saavedra Lamas: Radio Address
Radio Address by Carlos Saavedra Lamas, delivered on November 29, 1931, after the announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on November 25, 1931.
- Carlos Saavedra Lamas: Nominations
Nominated on 11 occasions for the Nobel Prize in
- Carlos Saavedra Lamas – Wikipedia
Carlos Saavedra Lamas (November 1, 1878 – May 5, 1959) was an Argentine academic and politician, and in 1936, the first Latin American Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
- Carlos Saavedra Lamas Biography – Childhood, Life Achievements …
Carlos Saavedra Lamas was an Argentine politician, diplomat, labour rights legislator, international law expert and the first Latin American Nobel Peace Prize recipient. This biography profiles his childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline
- Carlos Saavedra Lamas | Argentine jurist | Britannica.com
Carlos Saavedra Lamas, (born Nov. 1, 1878, Buenos Aires, Arg.—died May 5, 1959, Buenos Aires), Argentine jurist who in 1936 was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace for his part in ending the Chaco War (1932–35), fought between Bolivia and Paraguay over the northern part of the Gran Chaco region and especially its oil fields.
- Carlos Saavedra Lamas facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia …
Carlos Saavedra Lamas was born in Buenos Aires on Nov. 1, 1878, to a family of the porteño aristocracy. In 1903 he earned a doctorate of laws at the National University.
December 10th 1936
Carlos Saavedra Lamas
Argentinian Minister of Foreign Affairs
November 1st 1878, Buenos Aires, Argentina
May 5th 1959, Buenos Aires, Argentina
University of Buenos Aires