Albert Giesecke

Albert A. Giesecke
Rector of the National University of San Antonio Abad in Cuzco
In office
1910–1923
Preceded byEliseo Araujo
Succeeded byEufracio Álvarez
Mayor of Cusco
In office
1920–1923
PresidentAugusto B. Leguía
Personal details
Born(1883-11-30)November 30, 1883
Philadelphia, United States
DiedSeptember 7, 1968(1968-09-07) (aged 84)
Miraflores, Lima, Peru
SpouseEsther Matto Usandivaras
ChildrenEsther and Alberto Antonio
Parent(s)Albert F. Giesecke and Catalina P. de Giesecke
OccupationTeacher, Public official

Albert Anthony Giesecke (Philadelphia, United States, November 30, 1883 – Miraflores, Lima, Peru, September 7, 1968) 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.