Limantour, José Yves

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Finance minister in the second government of Porfirio Díaz, economist and lawyer. Born 1854 in Mexico City; died 1935 in Paris. Educated at the Escuela Nacional Preparatoria and the Escuela Nacional de Jurisprudencia, from which he received his law degree in 1875. Professor of political economics at the Escuela Superior de Comercio (1876) and of international law at the Escuela Nacional de Jurisprudencia (1876-1878). Active in economic development and public works. Elected president of the Congreso de la Unión on April 1, 1892. On May 27, 1892, named Oficial Mayor, or Subsecretario, of Hacienda under Matías Romero. Upon the resignation of Romero in February 1893, Limantour became acting head of the ministry. He was confirmed as Ministro de Hacienda on May 9, 1893. Among his achievements were refinancing of the foreign debt, stabilization of the peso, and monetary reform. On May 25, 1911, Limantour resigned his office and left for Paris, where he lived until his death in 1935.

From the guide to the José Yves Limantour Papers 29749142., 1848-1911, (Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin)

Finance minister in the second government of Porfirio Díaz, economist and lawyer. Born 1854 in Mexico City; died 1935 in Paris. Educated at the Escuela Nacional Preparatoria and the Escuela Nacional de Jurisprudencia, from which he received his law degree in 1875. Professor of political economics at the Escuela Superior de Comercio (1876) and of international law at the Escuela Nacional de Jurisprudencia (1876-1878). Active in economic development and public works. Elected president of the Congreso de la Unión on April 1, 1892. On May 27, 1892, named Oficial Mayor, or Subsecretario, of Hacienda under Matías Romero. Upon the resignation of Romero in February 1893, Limantour became acting head of the ministry. He was confirmed as Ministro de Hacienda on May 9, 1893. Among his achievements were refinancing of the foreign debt, stabilization of the peso, and monetary reform. On May 25, 1911, Limantour resigned his office and left for Paris, where he lived until his death in 1935.

From the description of José Yves Limantour Papers, 1848-1911. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 29749142

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creatorOf Mariscal, Ignacio, 1829-1910. Ignacio Mariscal correspondence, 1833-1910 (bulk 1881-1910). UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn Harry T. Friedman Collection of Spanish American Documents, circa 1500-1912 Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Carvajal, Francisco S., 1870-1932. Correspondence between José Y. Limantour and Jorge Vera Estañol, 1911 April 27-May 22. UC Berkeley Libraries
creatorOf Limantour, José Yves, d. 1885. José Yves Limantour papers, 1842-1885. UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn Documents pertaining to the adjudication of private land claims in California, circa 1852-1892 Bancroft Library
referencedIn Wood, William P., 1858-. William P. Wood papers, 1893-1917. UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn Friedman, Harry T.,. Spanish American documents collection, circa 1500-1912. Library of Congress
referencedIn Julio M. Limantour Papers 1994-05. N/A., 1836-1939 Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
referencedIn Los Angeles County Prefecture Records The Huntington Library
creatorOf José Yves Limantour Papers 29749142., 1848-1911 Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
referencedIn Madrid, Manuel I. Manuel I. Madrid collection, 1840-1902 (bulk 1841-1877). University of Texas Libraries
referencedIn Vázquez Gómez, Francisco, 1860-1933. Francisco Vázquez Goméz papers, 1906-1940. Southern Illinois University, Morris Library
creatorOf Limantour, José Yves, 1854-1935. José Yves Limantour Papers, 1848-1911. University of Texas Libraries
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associatedWith Limantour, José Yves, d. 1885. person
associatedWith Limantour, Julio M. person
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associatedWith Mariscal, Ignacio, 1829-1910. person
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associatedWith Wood, William P., 1858- person
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Death 1935

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