It is with great sadness that we note the death of one of Peru's legendary geographers  ---Javier Pulgar Vidal.
Born in Pachitea, Huánuco  in 1911, Pulgar Vidal became famous for his thesis regarding the eight natural regions of Peru and its 96 ecological levels. He published more than 50 ecological studies on his beloved country.  He served as Ambassador to Colombia on two occasions, founded the universities of Jorge Tadeo Lozano of Colombia, the Universidad Comunal del Centro de Huancayo, and the Alas Peruanas of Lima, serving as Rector of the last two.  His funeral and burial is planned for tomorrow (05/20)  in Lurín.

He is survived by his wife, four children, eight grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. May he rest in peace.