Pedro Pablo Kuczynski
Peruvian politician and economist; Prime Minister (2005–06), President (2016–18)
1938 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Peruvian politician and economist; Prime Minister (2005–06), President (2016–18)
Born
October 3, 1938
Age
~88 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, economist, banker
PeruBorn in Lima
1938
Born in Lima (1938-10-03)
1953
EducationStudied at Rossall School (1953–1956)
1980
PositionMinister of Energy and Mines (1980–1982)
2001
PositionMinister of Economy and Finance of Peru (2001–2002)
2001
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
2004
PositionMinister of Economy and Finance of Peru (2004–2005)
About
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski Godard, also known simply as PPK, is a Peruvian economist, public administrator, and former politician who served as the president of Peru from 2016 to 2018. He served as prime minister of Peru and as minister of economy and finance during the presidency of Alejandro Toledo. Kuczynski resigned from the presidency on 23 March 2018, following a successful impeachment vote and days before a probable conviction vote. Since 10 April 2019 he has been in pretrial detention, due to an ongoing investigation on corruption, money laundering, and connections to Odebrecht, a public works company accused of paying bribes.
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Who is Pedro Pablo Kuczynski?+
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski Godard, also known simply as PPK, is a Peruvian economist, public administrator, and former politician who served as the president of Peru from 2016 to 2018. He served as prime minister of Peru and as minister of economy and finance during the presidency of Alejandro Toledo. Ku
What does the name Pedro mean?+
The name Pedro means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Pedro Pablo Kuczynski born?+
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski was born on October 3, 1938.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Pedro is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pedro — October 3, 1938
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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— a night owl
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— political science student
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— a citizen
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