Roberto Azurdia
Guatemalan writer and diplomat
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Roberto René Azurdia Paiz (born 1926) is a Guatemalan writer, diplomat and physician.
Born1926 (age 99–100)
EducationEscuela Médico Militar
ProfessionPhysician, writer, ambassador
Sub-specialtiesSurgery
Roberto René Azurdia Paiz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1926 (age 99–100) |
| Education | Escuela Médico Militar |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Physician, writer, ambassador |
| Sub-specialties | Surgery |
Career
Azurdia was appointed minister of public health[1] by the president of Guatemala, in 1961 and served in that function until he was nominated ambassador to Italy in 1963 during the presidencies of Enrique Peralta Azurdia and Julio César Méndez.[2]
Ambassador in Italy
While acting as Ambassador to Italy,[2] he served as representative from Guatemala to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.[3]