Jaime Torres Bodet | |
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| 2nd Director-General of the UNESCO | |
| In office 1948–1952 | |
| Preceded by | Julian Huxley |
| Succeeded by | John Wilkinson Taylor (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 April 1902 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died | 13 May 1974 (aged 72) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Resting place | Panteón de Dolores |
| Occupation | Diplomat and writer |
| Awards | Belisario Domínguez Medal of Honor |
Jaime Mario Torres Bodet (17 April 1902 – 13 May 1974)[1] was a prominent Mexican politician and writer who served in the executive cabinet of three Presidents of Mexico. He was the second Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), serving from 1948 until his resignation in 1952.
- ^ Burillo Velasco, Rosa María (2015). Jaime Torres Bodet: Una aproximación. Mexico City: Asociación Internacional de Artes Plásticas ARTAC. pp. 84–86. ISBN 978-607-96995-0-5.