Carlos Maria Elías y de la Quintana

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Elías and the second or maternal family name is de la Quintana.

A portrait of Carlos Maria Elías y de la Quintana

Carlos Maria Elías y de la Quintana (September 18, 1841 – August 20, 1907) was a Peruvian diplomat and politician. He was born in Lima, Peru. He was a member of the Constitutional Party. He served in the Chamber of Deputies of Peru and Senate of Peru. He served as minister of foreign affairs and interior in the Government of Peru, as well as Minister to Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. He served twice as Prime Minister of Peru (September–October 1887, June 1892 – March 1893).

References

• Basadre Grohmann, Jorge: Historia de la República del Perú (1822 - 1933), Tomo 10. Editada por la Empresa Editora El Comercio S. A. Lima, 2005. ISBN 9972-205-72-X (V.10).
• Tauro del Pino, Alberto: Enciclopedia Ilustrada del Perú. Tercera Edición. Tomo 6, D’AC/FER. Lima, PEISA, 2001. ISBN 9972-40-155-3