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{{Short description|Paraguayan lawyer, diplomat, foreign affairs minister (1908–1989)}}
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| death_place = Asunción, Paraguay
| death_place = Asunción, Paraguay
| spouse = Juana Brugada Montero
| spouse = Juana Brugada Montero
| parents = Francisco Sapena y Pastor
| parents = Francisco Sapena y Pastor<br />Josephine Guérìn Mertens
Josephine Guérìn Mertens
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'''Raul Sapena Pastor Guérin''' (9 October 1908 – 15 June 1989) was a Paraguayan lawyer, diplomat, professor and judge who served as foreign minister of the [[Republic of Paraguay]] from 1956 to 1976.
'''Raul Sapena Pastor Guérin''' (9 October 1908 – 15 June 1989) was a Paraguayan lawyer, diplomat, professor and judge who served as foreign minister of the [[Republic of Paraguay]] from 1956 to 1976.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Martin |first1=Percy Alvin |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=QC5MAQAAIAAJ |title=Who's who in Latin America: A Biographical Dictionary of Notable Men and Women of Latin America |last2=Hilton |first2=Ronald |date=1945 |publisher=Stanford University Press |isbn=978-0-87917-021-9 |page=215 |language=en}}</ref>


== Family ==
== Family ==
He was the youngest of 9 children. His parents were Francisco Sapena y Pastor, a Spanish immigrant, and Josephine Guérìn Mertens, a French immigrant.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ultimahora.com/1811-2011-n428381|title=1811-2011|website=Ultima Hora|access-date=3 September 2024}}</ref> At the end of the [[Chaco War]], he married Juana Brugada Montero, with whom he lived all his life and had 4 children: Graciela Josefina, Raúl Ricardo, Rubén Adolfo and Gloria Susana.
He was the youngest of 9 children. His parents were Francisco Sapena y Pastor, a Spanish immigrant, and Josephine Guérìn Mertens, a French immigrant.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ultimahora.com/1811-2011-n428381|title=1811-2011|website=Ultima Hora|date=13 May 2011 |access-date=3 September 2024}}</ref> Near the end of the [[Chaco War]], he married Juana Brugada Montero,<ref>{{cite web |access-date=2024-09-08 |author= Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Asunción |date=1934-05-05 |title=Paraguay, registros parroquiales, 1754-2015 |website= [[FamilySearch]] |url=https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS9R-CSTD-R?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AQLFH-7VHX&action=view}}<!-- auto-translated from Portuguese by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> with whom he lived all his life and had 4 children: Graciela Josefina, Raúl Ricardo, Rubén Adolfo and Gloria Susana.


== Early years ==
== Early years ==
He began his studies at the Normal School of Asunción. In 1924 he completed his secondary studies obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Sciences and Letters, along with a medal for being the best graduate of his class at the Colegio de San José de Asunción.
He began his studies at the Normal School of Asunción. In 1924 he completed his secondary studies obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Sciences and Letters, along with a medal for being the best graduate of his class at the Colegio de San José de Asunción.


He continued his studies at the [[Universidad Nacional de Asunción]], obtaining the title of Doctor of Law and Social Sciences; during his studies he was also president of the Law Students Center. A few years later he would obtain an [[honorary degree]] from the [[Federal University of Rio de Janeiro|University of Rio de Janeiro]] in Brazil.
He continued his studies at the [[Universidad Nacional de Asunción]], obtaining the title of Doctor of Law and Social Sciences; during his studies he was also president of the Law Students Center. Later on his life he would also obtain an [[honorary degree]] from the [[Federal University of Rio de Janeiro|University of Rio de Janeiro]] in Brazil.


A few years after his graduation, the Chaco War began, and Raúl volunteered for service, becoming an officer in the [[Paraguayan Army]] with the rank of lieutenant.
A few years after his graduation, the Chaco War began, and Raúl volunteered for service, becoming an officer in the [[Paraguayan Army]] with the rank of lieutenant.
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He first worked as a teacher at the [[Colegio Goethe|Goethe]], {{ill|Colegio Internacional (Asunción)|lt=International|es|Colegio Internacional (Asunción)}} and [[Colegio Nacional de la Capital|National]] schools in Asunción. At the same time he taught Political Economy, Private International Law, Consular Legislation and Public International Law at the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences of the Universidad Nacional de Asunción. At the [[Mar. Francisco Solano López Military Academy|War College]], he was a professor of Public International Law.
He first worked as a teacher at the [[Colegio Goethe|Goethe]], {{ill|Colegio Internacional (Asunción)|lt=International|es|Colegio Internacional (Asunción)}} and [[Colegio Nacional de la Capital|National]] schools in Asunción. At the same time he taught Political Economy, Private International Law, Consular Legislation and Public International Law at the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences of the Universidad Nacional de Asunción. At the [[Mar. Francisco Solano López Military Academy|War College]], he was a professor of Public International Law.


He was president of the Banco de la República del Paraguay (today split into the [[Central Bank of Paraguay]] and the {{interlanguage link|Banco Nacional de Fomento|es}}), and Ambassador in Argentina and Brazil. He was named [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (Paraguay)|Minister of Foreign Affairs]] when he was 48, and he held the position for a record 20 years; afterwards he resigned and assumed a seat in the [[Senate of Paraguay|Senate]]. He was elected Senator of the Republic of Paraguay for three terms: 1973-78, 1978–83, 1983-89. He held his seat in the Senate of the Republic until his death.
He was president of the Banco de la República del Paraguay (today split into the [[Central Bank of Paraguay]] and the {{interlanguage link|Banco Nacional de Fomento|es}}), and Ambassador in Argentina and Brazil. He was named [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (Paraguay)|Minister of Foreign Affairs]] when he was 48, and he held the position for a record 20 years; afterwards he resigned and assumed a seat in the [[Senate of Paraguay|Senate]]. He was elected Senator of the Republic of Paraguay for three terms: 1973-78, 1978–83, 1983-89. He held his seat in the Senate of the Republic until his death.<ref name="MRE">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mre.gov.py/v2/userfiles/file/excancilleres/raul%20sapena%20pastor.pdf|title=Representantes Diplomáticos Paraguayos 1842 a 2011|website=Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores|access-date=8 September 2024|archive-date=13 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213173124/https://www.mre.gov.py/v2/userfiles/file/excancilleres/raul%20sapena%20pastor.pdf}}</ref>


It also has important international law books that have been used in various universities throughout Latin America.{{Non sequitur|date=August 2024}}
It also has important international law books that have been used in various universities throughout Latin America.{{Non sequitur|date=August 2024}}


== Judicial functions ==
== Judicial functions ==
Throughout his long career Raúl also held judicial positions, over time being a district judge in Paraguay's Criminal, Civil and Commercial courts, State attorney general, president of the Civil Court of Appeals and Commerce, and finally a minister of the [[Supreme Court of Justice of Paraguay]] between 1938 and 1940.
Throughout his long career Raúl also held judicial positions, over time being a district judge in Paraguay's Criminal, Civil and Commercial courts, State attorney general, president of the Civil Court of Appeals and Commerce, and finally a minister of the [[Supreme Court of Justice of Paraguay]] between 1938 and 1940.<ref name="MRE" />


== Ministry of Foreign Affairs ==
== Ministry of Foreign Affairs ==
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* {{flagu|United Kingdom}}: Knight Commander of the [[Order of the British Empire]]
* {{flagu|United Kingdom}}: Knight Commander of the [[Order of the British Empire]]
* {{flagu|Vatican}}: Knight Grand Cross of the [[Order of Pope Pius IX]]
* {{flagu|Vatican}}: Knight Grand Cross of the [[Order of Pope Pius IX]]
* {{flagu|Venezuela}}: Grand Cordon of the [[Order of the Liberator]]
* {{flagu|Venezuela}}: Grand Cordon of the [[Order of the Liberator]]<ref name="MRE" />


== Death ==
== Death ==
He died in Asunción, Paraguay, on 15 June 1989. The then President of the Republic, [[Andrés Rodríguez (politician)|Andrés Rodríguez Pedotti]] and the Congress of the Republic decided that his burial was to be carried out with the military honors corresponding a Division General, for the high services rendered to the homeland.
He died in Asunción, Paraguay, on 15 June 1989. The then President of the Republic, [[Andrés Rodríguez (politician)|Andrés Rodríguez Pedotti]] and the Congress of the Republic decided that his burial was to be carried out with the military honors corresponding a Division General, for the high services rendered to the homeland.<ref name="MRE" />


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Paraguayan judges]]
[[Category:Foreign ministers of Paraguay]]
[[Category:Ministers of foreign affairs of Paraguay]]
[[Category:People of the Chaco War]]
[[Category:People of the Chaco War]]
[[Category:Colorado Party (Paraguay) politicians]]
[[Category:Colorado Party (Paraguay) politicians]]
[[Category:Ambassadors of Paraguay to Brazil]]
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Latest revision as of 22:52, 27 November 2024

Raúl Sapena Pastor
Minister of the Paraguayan Supreme Court of Justice
In office
1938–1940
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay
In office
1956–1976
Preceded byHipólito Sánchez Quell
Succeeded byAlberto Nogues
Senator of Paraguay
In office
1976–1989
Personal details
Born(1908-10-09)9 October 1908
Asunción, Paraguay
Died15 June 1989(1989-06-15) (aged 80)
Asunción, Paraguay
SpouseJuana Brugada Montero
Children
  • Graciela Josefina
  • Raúl Ricardo
  • Rubén Adolfo
  • Gloria Susana
Parent(s)Francisco Sapena y Pastor
Josephine Guérìn Mertens
Military service
Branch/serviceParaguayan Army
Rank 1st Lieutenant
Battles/warsChaco War

Raul Sapena Pastor Guérin (9 October 1908 – 15 June 1989) was a Paraguayan lawyer, diplomat, professor and judge who served as foreign minister of the Republic of Paraguay from 1956 to 1976.[1]

Family

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He was the youngest of 9 children. His parents were Francisco Sapena y Pastor, a Spanish immigrant, and Josephine Guérìn Mertens, a French immigrant.[2] Near the end of the Chaco War, he married Juana Brugada Montero,[3] with whom he lived all his life and had 4 children: Graciela Josefina, Raúl Ricardo, Rubén Adolfo and Gloria Susana.

Early years

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He began his studies at the Normal School of Asunción. In 1924 he completed his secondary studies obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Sciences and Letters, along with a medal for being the best graduate of his class at the Colegio de San José de Asunción.

He continued his studies at the Universidad Nacional de Asunción, obtaining the title of Doctor of Law and Social Sciences; during his studies he was also president of the Law Students Center. Later on his life he would also obtain an honorary degree from the University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

A few years after his graduation, the Chaco War began, and Raúl volunteered for service, becoming an officer in the Paraguayan Army with the rank of lieutenant.

He first worked as a teacher at the Goethe, International [es] and National schools in Asunción. At the same time he taught Political Economy, Private International Law, Consular Legislation and Public International Law at the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences of the Universidad Nacional de Asunción. At the War College, he was a professor of Public International Law.

He was president of the Banco de la República del Paraguay (today split into the Central Bank of Paraguay and the Banco Nacional de Fomento [es]), and Ambassador in Argentina and Brazil. He was named Minister of Foreign Affairs when he was 48, and he held the position for a record 20 years; afterwards he resigned and assumed a seat in the Senate. He was elected Senator of the Republic of Paraguay for three terms: 1973-78, 1978–83, 1983-89. He held his seat in the Senate of the Republic until his death.[4]

It also has important international law books that have been used in various universities throughout Latin America.[non sequitur]

Judicial functions

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Throughout his long career Raúl also held judicial positions, over time being a district judge in Paraguay's Criminal, Civil and Commercial courts, State attorney general, president of the Civil Court of Appeals and Commerce, and finally a minister of the Supreme Court of Justice of Paraguay between 1938 and 1940.[4]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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His work at the Paraguayan Chancellery can be divided into 2 sections. One prior to the arrival of Gral. Alfredo Stroessner to the presidency of Paraguay, and the other during his presidency in Paraguay, and the installation of the dictatorship. At that point, he resigned from office.[clarification needed]

Honors and awards

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Death

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He died in Asunción, Paraguay, on 15 June 1989. The then President of the Republic, Andrés Rodríguez Pedotti and the Congress of the Republic decided that his burial was to be carried out with the military honors corresponding a Division General, for the high services rendered to the homeland.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Martin, Percy Alvin; Hilton, Ronald (1945). Who's who in Latin America: A Biographical Dictionary of Notable Men and Women of Latin America. Stanford University Press. p. 215. ISBN 978-0-87917-021-9.
  2. ^ "1811-2011". Ultima Hora. 13 May 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  3. ^ Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (5 May 1934). "Paraguay, registros parroquiales, 1754-2015". FamilySearch. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d "Representantes Diplomáticos Paraguayos 1842 a 2011" (PDF). Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 December 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
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