200 years ago the illustrious Aristides Rojas was born

Published at: 05/11/2026 09:26 AM

Aristides Rojas was born in Caracas on November 5, 1826. He was a writer, historian, naturalist, journalist and doctor. The latter degree was obtained at the Central University of Venezuela, practicing this profession in the country.

Later he dedicated himself to letters, becoming one of the most famous and important of the time, researching history, nature and letters and disseminating culture.

Aristides Rojas published hundreds of literary, scientific, customary, geology, seismology, statistics and history articles, as well as several books, including Historical Legends of Venezuela and Venezuelan Origins.

At 68 years of age, Don Aristides Rojas expired in Caracas on March 4, 1894. On several occasions, his recognized work earned him honorary distinctions from Scientific and Academic Organizations in other countries, namely:

Founder of the Society for Physical and Natural Sciences, in 1867.

Honorary member of the Academia de Bellas Letras de Santiago de Chile.

Member of the Academy of Physical and Natural Sciences of Cuba.

Mazo News Team