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Peruvian politician, 1779–1865

Eduardo Carrasco y Toro ( October 13, 1779 - November 16, 1865) was a Peruvian academic and politician, who held the position of Chief Cosmographer of the Republic of Peru.

Early life and education

Eduardo Carrasco y Toro was the son of José Sanz Carrasco and Dolores Toro Valdéz y Noriega. He studied at the Real Convictorio de San Carlos and, from 1794, at the Royal Academy of Nautical Sciences.

Career

Due to his aptitude for mathematics, Eduardo was incorporated into the teaching staff of this Academy and was appointed second professor in 1806. He was reported to the Inquisition for owning forbidden books and recommending them for reading.

In 1820 Eduardo Carrasco Toro was imprisoned for preparing coastal maps for the Liberation Expedition. After the independence of Peru was achieved, he took office as Secretary General of War, through which the National Navy of Peru was established. He was a member of the Patriotic Society. In 1822, he was appointed commander of the Corps of Pilots and director-general of the Nautical School. As a representative of Huancavelica, he attended the First Constituent Congress.