page_title: Chiclayo
section_title: Famous people from Chiclayo
hierarchical_section_title: Chiclayo / Famous people from Chiclayo
caption_attribution_description: Español: Augusto Bernardino Leguía y Salcedo (1863 - 1932). Presidente del Perú en dos ocasiones, de 1908 a 1912 y de 1919 a 1930.
context_page_description: Chiclayo is the principal city of the Lambayeque region in northern Peru. It is located 13 kilometers inland from the Pacific coast and 770 kilometers from the nation's capital, Lima.
  Founded by Spanish explorers as "Santa María de los Valles de Chiclayo" in the 16th century, it was declared a city on 15 April 1835 by president Felipe Santiago Salaverry. He named Chiclayo "the Heroic City" to recognize the courage of its citizens in the fight for independence, a title it still holds. Other nicknames for Chiclayo include "The Capital of Friendship" and the "Pearl of the North".
  Chiclayo is Peru's fourth-largest city, after Lima, Arequipa, and Trujillo, with a population of 738,000 as of 2011. The Lambayeque region is the fourth most populous metropolitan area of Peru, with a population of 972,713 in 2009.
  The city was founded near an important prehistoric archaeological site, the Northern Wari ruins, which constitute the remains of a city from the 7th to 12th century of the Wari Empire.
context_section_description: José Quiñones Gonzales National aviation hero
  He was born on 22 April 1914 in the District of Pimentel on the coast of the province of Chiclayo, studied his primary education at the National College San Jose City Chiclayo and then transferred to Lima and continued his secondary education at the Colegio sacred Hearts Recoleta and concluded at the National College of Our Lady of Guadalupe, then went on to serve in Peru as an Air Force pilot. Serving in the conflict against Ecuador, he was hit by Ecuadorian artillery and did not parachute from the plane to save his life, but crashed into the enemy target.
  Augusto Bernardino Leguía y Salcedo President of Perú (1908–1912 / 1919–1930)
  Augusto Bernardino Legui'a Salcedo (Lambayeque, 19 February 1863 - Callao, 6 February 1932) was a Peruvian politician who was President of Peru Constitutional for four periods: 1908–1912, 1919–1925 (with a transitional period prior), 1925–1929, and 1929–1930. In the last three periods, totaling eleventh consecutive year, they are known collectively as the Oncenio. Altogether ruled 15 years, being the most time Peruvian president has ruled.
  Luis Castañeda Lossio Mayor of Lima (2005–2010) (since 2015)
  Óscar Luis Castañeda Lossio (Chiclayo, 21 June 1945) is a Peruvian lawyer and politician, founder and president of the National Solidarity Party.
  Ran for presidency in the general election of 2000 Peru and Peru's general elections of 2011, ranking fifth in both occasions.
  He was Mayor of Lima January 2003 to October 2010, when resignation to run for a second time to the Presidency of the Republic.
  Gerardo Pastor Boggiano Visionary and Mayor of Chiclayo (1970-1974)
  Expanded the North Avenue Balta and rebuilt in particular the lateral part of the municipality, respecting the original design. Built the Civic Center in Chiclayo, the Municipal Library building and then allowing the construction of the Post Office, National Bank that now houses the Public Ministry and the Palace of Justice . He started channeling the Acequia Cois then started building Leguia Avenue. Opened Avenue South Balta from Bolognesi and rebuilt Salaverry Avenue. He always fought for the Olmos Irrigation Project that is a reality today.
  Yehude Simon Munaro Former Minister leader of the cabinet
  Yehuda Simon Munaro (* Lima, 18 July 1947 -) is a veterinarian, Peruvian sociologist and politician. The 10 October 2008 was appointed prime minister of Peru, replacing Jorge del Castillo, 1 remained in office until 11 July 2009.
  Lucila Boggiano de Zoeger Mrs. World 1989
  Viviana Rivasplata Model and beauty queen
  Magaly del Rocio Rivasplata Viviana Aita (born in Lambayeque, 4 October 1977) is an American model, beauty queen and Peruvian businesswoman. She was elected Miss Peru in 2001.
  Miguel Baca Rossi Sculptor
  Alejandra Davila Princess
  Elías Aguirre Navy hero, second commander aboard "Huáscar" in 1879
  Eduardo Orrego Villacorta Architect
  Juan Mejia Baca Books Editor, National Library Director
  Velásquez Quesquén Lawyer & politician; presided Congress and was Head of Cabinet in 2009-10
  Angel Javier Velásquez, (* Eten, Lambayeque, Peru, 12 March 1960) is a lawyer, constitutionalist and Peruvian politician. APRA member since college, representing the constituency of Lambayeque in the Congress of the Republic of Peru since 1995. It was the Prime Minister of Peru from 11 July 2009 until 13 September 2010.
  Carlos Eduardo Samamé Quiñones Commander-in-Chief Peruvian Air Force
  Tania Libertad International Singer
caption: Augusto B. Leguia was president of Peru in three periods.
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