Alfredo Palacios
Alfredo Lorenzo Palacios (August 10, 1878 – April 20, 1965) was an Argentine socialist politician. Palacios was born in Buenos Aires, and studied law at University of Buenos Aires, after graduation he became a lawyer and taught at the university until becoming a dean. In 1902, he was elected to the Buenos Aires' legislature, and in 1904, to the Chamber of Deputies for the 4th Circunscription of Buenos Aires, which corresponded to the barrio of La Boca, thus becoming the first socialist in the Argentine Congress and in the American continent.
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Alfredo Palacios

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- Name
- Alfredo Palacios
- Birth Name
- Alfredo Lorenzo Palacios
- Born
- 10 August 1878
- Birthplace
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Died
- 30 April 1965
- Occupation
- Lawyer
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Education
- University of Buenos Aires · National School of Buenos Aires
- Languages
- Spanish
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Alfredo Lorenzo Palacios (August 10, 1878 – April 20, 1965) was an Argentine socialist politician. Palacios was born in Buenos Aires, and studied law at University of Buenos Aires, after graduation he became a lawyer and taught at the university until becoming a dean. In 1902, he was elected to the Buenos Aires' legislature, and in 1904, to the Chamber of Deputies for the 4th Circunscription of Buenos Aires, which corresponded to the barrio of La Boca, thus becoming the first socialist in the Argentine Congress and in the American continent.
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Palacios helped create many laws including the "Palacios Law" (Ley Palacios) against sexual exploitation, and others regulating child and women labor, working hours and Sunday rest. Palacios was elected Senator in 1932, serving until the Senate was dissolved in 1943, and in 1955 was appointed ambassador to Uruguay. In 1960, Palacios was elected again as Senator, and as Deputy in 1963.
Alfredo Palacios studied at University of Buenos Aires and National School of Buenos Aires. The recorded working language is Spanish. Places of work recorded in the authority are Buenos Aires. Employment is recorded with National University of La Plata and University of Buenos Aires. Positions recorded include member of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies and member of the Argentine Chamber of Senators. Work by Alfredo Palacios is recorded in the collections of Memoria Chilena.

Alfredo Palacios
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Carlos Perette y Miguel Ángel Zavala Ortiz, dirigentes radicales, Alfredo Palacios, dirigente socialista, Lonardi y Américo Ghioldi, dirigente socialista, 30 de septiembre de 1955.
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• Name — Alfredo Palacios • Office — National Senator • Term Start — 1 May 1958 • Term End — 29 March 1962 • Constituency — City of Buenos Aires • Office2 — National Deputy • Term Start2 — 13 October 1963 • Term End2 — 20 April 1965 • Constituency2 — City of Buenos Aires • Term Start3 — May 1935 • Term End3 — 4 June 1943 • Constituency3 — 4th Circunscription • Birth Name — Alfredo Lorenzo Palacios • Born — 10 August 1878 • Birthplace — Buenos Aires, Argentina • Died — 30 April 1965 • Place of death — Buenos Aires, Argentina • Party — Socialist Party • Occupation — Lawyer
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He was employed by National University of La Plata and University of Buenos Aires. Recorded positions include member of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies and member of the Argentine Chamber of Senators. He belonged to Academia de Ciencias Económicas and Academia Nacional de Ciencias Morales y Políticas. He worked at Buenos Aires.
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Alfredo Palacios is recorded with the occupation university teacher. Recorded as diplomat, politician, lawyer, university teacher and writer.
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1880
Alfredo Palacios was born on 10 August 1880.
1965
Alfredo Palacios died on 20 April 1965.
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