Guillermo Prieto

Guillermo Prieto Pradillo audio (10 February 1818 2 March 1897) was a Mexican novelist, short-story writer, poet, chronicler, journalist, essayist, patriot and Liberal politician. According to Eladio Cortés, during his lifetime he was considered Mexico's national poet, and his political allegiance to the Mexican liberals allowed him to serve as Minister of Finance and Foreign Affairs under different administrations.

Guillermo Prieto
Minister of Finance
In office
January 28, 1858  August 5, 1858
PresidentBenito Juárez
Preceded byMelchor Ocampo
Succeeded byMelchor Ocampo
In office
January 20, 1861  April 5, 1861
PresidentBenito Juárez
Preceded byMelchor Ocampo
Succeeded byFrancisco de P. Gochicoa
Minister of Foreign Affairs
PresidentJosé María Iglesias
Personal details
Born(1818-02-10)10 February 1818
Mexico City
Died2 March 1897(1897-03-02) (aged 79)
Tacubaya, Mexico City
Resting placeDolores Civil Cemetery
19.40679°N 99.20459°W / 19.40679; -99.20459 (Dolores Civil Cemetery)
Political partyLiberal
SpouseEmilia Golard
Occupation

In his writings he used several pen names, including Don Benedeno and Fidel.

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