Ricardo Pérez Godoy 1905 – 1982

Biography

Ricardo Pérez Godoy was born on June 9, 1905, in Lima, Peru, where he would spend his entire life. Over the course of his lifetime, he rose to prominence in his nation’s political landscape, eventually serving as the 47th President of Peru. His career reflected a significant chapter in the country’s twentieth-century history, during a period of considerable change and development.

Throughout his life, Pérez Godoy remained connected to his native city of Lima, the place of both his birth and his final years. He dedicated himself to public service, ultimately reaching the highest office in the land. His presidency marked an important moment in Peru’s ongoing political journey during the mid-twentieth century.

Pérez Godoy passed away on July 27, 1982, at an advanced age, also in Lima. He was laid to rest at Presbítero Matias Maestro cemetery, remaining in the city he had called home throughout his life. His legacy endures as part of Peru’s presidential heritage and the nation’s continuing story.