Jesús Silva Herzog

Jesús Silva Herzog^[a] (14 November 1892 – 13 March 1985) was a Mexican economist and historian specialized in the Mexican Revolution and a member of the National College. He received the National Prize for Arts and Sciences in 1962.^[1] His son, former secretary of finance Jesús Silva Herzog Flores, and grandson, Jesús Silva Herzog Márquez [es], are also prominent in Mexico's political and intellectual life.

Born(1892-11-14)14 November 1892

San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Died13 March 1985(1985-03-13) (aged 92)

Mexico City, Mexico

Occupations

• Economist
• historian

Employer(s)Fondo de Cultura Económica, National Autonomous University of Mexico

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Jesús Silva Herzog
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Born	(1892-11-14)14 November 1892 San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Died	13 March 1985(1985-03-13) (aged 92) Mexico City, Mexico
Occupations	Economist historian
Employer(s)	Fondo de Cultura Económica, National Autonomous University of Mexico
Known for	Studies of the Mexican Revolution
Children	Jesús Silva Herzog Flores

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