Gustavo Gutiérrez
Peruvian theologian (1928-2024) · Peru · On the map · Academics · Died at 96
Gustavo Gutiérrez-Merino Díaz was a Peruvian Catholic philosopher, theologian, and Dominican priest who was one of the founders of Latin American liberation theology. His 1971 book A Theology of Liberation is considered pivotal to the formation of liberation theology at large.
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2024Died22 October 20242018Palmas MagisterialesAward2014Gittler PrizeAward2012National Culture AwardAward2003Princess of Asturias Award for Communications and HumanitiesAward1993Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1928Born8 June 1928
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He held the John Cardinal O'Hara Professorship of Theology at the University of Notre Dame and was a visiting professor at universities in North America and Europe.
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Peru
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Academics
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Deceased
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Lived 1928 to 2024 · aged 96
