Benjamín Carrión [SEP] place of death
Benjamín Carrión
Manuel Benjamín Carrión Mora (April 20, 1897 in Loja – March 9, 1979 in Quito) was an Ecuadorian writer, diplomat and cultural promoter.
Biography.
He was born into an aristocratic family in Loja. He was a lawyer by training, and occupied various positions in the public arena, including Minister of Education and legislator. He was also a diplomat in several countries of Europe and the Americas and most notably served as the Ambassador to Mexico and Chile.
Carrión was also a Professor
Benjamín Carrión Palace
Benjamín Carrión Palace () is a palace and museum in Quito, Ecuador. Named after Benjamín Carrión, it was built in 1946-8. The building is located in the district of Itchimbía, near the border with La Mariscal. Its south side is adjacent to El Arbolito and was one of the first structures completed in the complex of buildings which create the Cultural Center of Ecuador.