Peruvian diplomat. After receiving his early education in Arequipa at the Escuela San Vicente and San José (Colegio San José), he decided to study law at the Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa and later transferred to finish his studies at the National University of San Marcos in Lima. In addition to receiving his law degree, he also obtained doctorates in political sciences and administration and in literature in 1911. Belaúnde occupied several positions throughout his professional career. He also lectured on Hispanic-American culture throughout various universities in the United States while in exile. He died in New York City.