José Armando Tamayo Herrera (born in Cuzco on December 5, 1936) is a Peruvian historian, writer and university professor.
[1][2] In the field of historical research, he has developed regional history, ideas and art, applying innovative methods and analysis.
Son of the senator and landowner Francisco Tamayo Pacheco [es] and Estela Herrera Arteta.
In 1955 he entered the National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco, where he received his law degree and graduated as a doctor of letters (1964).
[1] Returning to his hometown, he was elected president of the University Federation of Cuzco (1961–1962).