Jaime Torres Bodet
Jaime Torres Bodet | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Director-General of the UNESCO | |
| In office 1948–1952 | |
| Preceded by | Julian Huxley |
| Succeeded by | John Wilkinson Taylor (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 April 1902 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died | 13 May 1974 (aged 72) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Resting place | Panteón de Dolores |
| Occupation | Diplomat and writer |
| Awards | |
Jaime Mario Torres Bodet (17 April 1902 – 13 May 1974) was a prominent Mexican politician and writer who served in the executive cabinet of three Presidents of Mexico. He was the second Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), serving from 1948 until his resignation in 1952.