13 Notable alumni of National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco
Updated: May 22, 2026 EliteDegrees
National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco is ranked #7,807 in the world and #28 in Peru by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 13 notable alumni from National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Pedro Huilca Tecse
1949-1992 (aged 43)
trade unionist
Pedro Huilca Tecse was a Peruvian union leader. He led the Peruvian Civil Construction Workers' Federation for 12 years. He was killed by Sendero Luminoso in 1992. Huilca's murder is discussed in the final report of the Peruvian Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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2. Aldo Estrada
1939-. (aged 87)
lawyer
politician
Aldo Vladimiro Estrada Choque is a Peruvian lawyer and politician who is a former Congressman representing the constituency of Puno for the 2006–2011 term. He was previously congressman for the 1995–2000 term and a Deputy from 1980 to 1985 representing Puno. Estrada belongs to the Union for Peru party and is the leader of the Union for Peru.
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3. Justo Sahuaraura Inca
1770-. (aged 256)
politician
Justo Apu Sahuaraura Inca was an Incan noble and a leader of Peruvian independence. He was the son of Pedro Sahuaraura Tito Atauchi, chief of the Quispicanchi, a descendant of Paullu Inca and, through him, a descendant of Huayna Cápac.
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4. Albert Giesecke
1883-1968 (aged 85)
teacher
Albert Anthony Giesecke was an American teacher who came to Peru contracted by the government of that country. He was entrusted with the rectorship of the National University of San Antonio Abad in Cuzco, where he carried out a significant reform (1910–1923). He also served as the mayor of Cusco.
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5. Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez
weaver
writer
Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez is an indigenous Quechua weaver from Chinchero in the Cusco region of Peru. Along with other Quechua weavers from Chinchero as well as international supporters, she helped to establish the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco (CTTC) in 1996 as a non-profit organization. Since 1996, Callañaupa has served as director of the CTTC. She has written two...
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6. Valentín Paniagua
1936-2006 (aged 70)
jurist
lawyer
politician
Valentín Toribio Demetrio Agustin Paniagua Corazao was a Peruvian lawyer and politician who briefly served as 55th President of Peru from 2000 to 2001. Elected President of Congress on 16 November 2000, he ascended to the presidency as incumbent Alberto Fujimori and both his Vice Presidents resigned by 22 November 2000.
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7. Guido Bellido
1979-. (aged 47)
electronic engineer
politician
Guido Bellido Ugarte is a Peruvian politician of Quechua heritage, an electrical engineer and economist. He served as prime minister of Peru from 29 July to 6 October 2021. He is also serving as a member of the Congress, representing Cuzco.
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8. Francisco Xavier de Luna Pizarro
1780-1855 (aged 75)
politician
Catholic priest
lawyer
Catholic bishop
Catholic deacon
Francisco Xavier de Luna Pizarro was a Peruvian priest, politician and lawyer. He served as Archbishop of Lima from 1846 to 1855, deputy for Cusco and Arequipa, and President of the Constituent Congresses of 1822, 1828 and 1834.
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9. Serapio Calderón
1843-1922 (aged 79)
university teacher
lawyer
politician
Serapio Calderón Lasso de la Vega served as Interim President of Peru, officially as the President of the Government Junta, from May 7, 1904 to September 24, 1904.
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10. Trinidad María Enríquez
1846-1891 (aged 45)
women's rights activist
teacher
Trinidad María Enríquez was a Peruvian teacher and student. After completing the only education available to her, she founded a school to teach other girls and complete the necessary requirements to enter university. Appealing to the president, she was granted the right to attend if an examination proved she was adequately prepared. Passing her review, Enríquez completed courses at the...
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11. Luis Eduardo Valcárcel
1891-1987 (aged 96)
historian
anthropologist
university teacher
Luis Eduardo Valcárcel Vizcarra was a Peruvian historian, anthropologist, writer and activist. He was a researcher of pre-Hispanic Peru and one of the protagonists of the Indigenismo movement. He is considered the father of Peruvian anthropology, and his work focused on two fundamental axes: the revaluation of the Inca Empire and the vindication of the Andean culture. He brought awareness...
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12. Daniel Estrada
1947-2003 (aged 56)
lawyer
politician
Daniel Estrada Pérez, also known as Qosqoruna, was a Peruvian lawyer and politician known for his contributions to the urban development and heritage preservation of Cusco. He served as the Provincial Mayor of Cusco Province, which contains the city of Cusco, from 1984 to 1986 and again from 1990 until 1995. Estrada was then elected to the Congress of the...
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13. José Luis Bustamante y Rivero
1894-1989 (aged 95)
judge
university teacher
lawyer
diplomat
politician
José Luis Bustamante y Rivero was a lawyer, writer, politician, and diplomat who served as the 44th President of Peru from 1945 to 1948. He was ousted from office in the 1948 Peruvian coup d'état. President of the International Court of Justice in The Hague from 1967 to 1970.
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