Jesús Silva Herzog

Jesús Silva Herzog (14 November 1892 – 13 March 1985) was a Mexican economist and historian specialized in the Mexican Revolution and a member of The National College. He received the National Prize for Arts and Sciences in 1962.[1] His son, former Mexican Secretary of Finance Jesús Silva Herzog Flores, and grandson, Jesús Silva Herzog Márquez, are also prominent men in Mexico's political and intellectual life.

Jesús Silva Herzog
Bust of Jesús Silva Herzog.
Born	14 November 1892 San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Died	13 March 1985 (1985-03-14) (aged 92) Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality	Mexican
Occupation	Economist, historian
Employer	Fondo de Cultura Económica, National Autonomous University of Mexico
Known for	Studies of the Mexican Revolution
Children	Jesús Silva Herzog Flores

References

1. El Colegio Nacional. "Jesús Silva Herzog" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2011-06-06. Retrieved 2008-06-13.