Carlos Saavedra Lamas

1878 - 1959

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Biography

Carlos Saavedra Lamas was an Argentine politician and diplomat who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1936 for his role in negotiating the end of the Chaco War between Paraguay and Bolivia. He served as a senator and foreign minister of Argentina, promoting peace and disarmament in the region. Saavedra Lamas was a key figure in the Inter-American Peace Conference held in Buenos Aires in 1936, aiming to strengthen peace and cooperation among American nations.