Federico Villarreal Villarreal (* Lambayeque, 1850 - † Lima, 1923) was a Peruvian scientist, engineer and politician.

Biography

Early years

Federico Villarreal was born August 31, 1850, in

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, Lambayeque. His parents were Ruperto Villarreal, and Manuela Villarreal.

Studies

He focused his studies there on mathematics, physics and engineering. He continued his studies in National University of San Marcos and former ''Escuela de Ingenieros'', now National University of Engineering.

Death

Villarreal died in Lima on June 3, 1923.

References

* Anthony Watanabe, "''Federico Villarreal, Matemático e Ingeniero''", Lima 2008. (in Spanish) {{DEFAULTSORT:Villarreal Villarreal, Federico 1850 births 1923 deaths Peruvian mathematicians Peruvian politicians Peruvian scientists National University of San Marcos alumni