Augusto Pérez Araníbar

Augusto Pérez Araníbar (1858, in Arequipa – 1948) was a Peruvian physician and philanthropist concerned with social aspects of Peru.

He promoted great works of social significance mostly during his tenure as director of the Public Charitable Society of Lima.

He completed his bachelor's degree in 1882 with a thesis which he documented his observations made in the field hospitals during the war: Heridas por arma de Fuego y su influencia sobre la diátesis (Gunshot Wounds and their influence on Diathesis).

He also graduated with a BA and a PhD thesis on Investigación de los venenos orgánicos y Aguas Medicinales (Investigation of organic poisons and medicinal waters).

As delegate of Peru, he attended the International Medical Congress held in Madrid, during which he was commissioned to deliver the speech at the closing session and went to the United States.