Gustavo Gutiérrez
Peruvian theologian (1928–2024)
1928 — 2024
Quick Facts
Profession
Peruvian theologian (1928–2024)
Born
June 8, 1928
Died
2024 (age ~96)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
Catholic priest, theologian, university teacher
PeruBorn in LimaDied in Lima
1928
Born in Lima (1928-06-08)
1993
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
2003
AwardPrincess of Asturias Award for Communications and Humanities
2012
AwardNational Culture Award
2014
AwardGittler Prize
2018
AwardPalmas Magisteriales
About
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. 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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Who is Gustavo Gutiérrez?+
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. He held the John Cardi
What does the name Gustavo mean?+
The name Gustavo means "a male given name, equivalent to English Gustav or Gustavus". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Gustavo Gutiérrez born?+
Gustavo Gutiérrez was born on June 8, 1928.
When did Gustavo Gutiérrez die?+
Gustavo Gutiérrez died in 2024, at approximately 96 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Gustav or Gustavus
The name Gustavo is of Spanish origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Gustav or Gustavus". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gustavo — June 8, 1928
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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