Mariano Felipe Paz Soldán

Mariano Felipe Paz Soldán y Ureta (August 22, 1821 - December 31, 1886),[1] Peruvian historian and geographer, was born in Arequipa, Peru.

Paz Soldán was the son of Manuel Paz Soldán and Gregoria de Ureta Araníbar and was educated at Seminary of San Jerónimo and University of San Agustín, where he obtained a degree in Law.

[1] After his return, he occupied himself with plans for the establishment of a model penitentiary at Lima, which he was enabled to accomplish through the support of General Ramon Castilla.

[1] In 1860, Castilla made him director of public works, in which capacity he superintended the erection of the Lima statue of Simón Bolívar.

[1] In 1870, he was minister of justice and worship under President José Balta, but shortly afterwards retired from public life.