Subdirector of the National Institute of Fine Arts
García Térres, Jaime was born on May 24, 1924 in Federal District, Mexico. Son of Trinidad García Aguirre, notable lawyer, dean of the National School of Law, and cofounder of the National Action Party, and Elisa Térres. From a long line of lawyers, educators and public officials on father’s side.
Grandson of historian Genaro García and doctor José Terrés. Son-in-law of Ignacio Chávez, rector of United Nations AM and one of Mexico’s leading cardiologists.
Early education unknown. Preparatory studies from the National Preparatory School, 1940-1941. Legal studies, National School of Law, National Autonomous University, 1942-1946, graduating June 17, 1949, with an honorable mention.
Special studies in esthetics and philosophy, University of Paris, France, 1950, on a fellowship from the French government. First year of studies towards an Doctor of Laws degree, National School of Law, National Autonomous University, 1955. President, Board of Publications, National Autonomous University, 1955-1965.
Director, Cultural Information, National Autonomous University, 1953-1965.
Subdirector of the National Institute of Fine Arts, 1948-1949. Director, Publications Department, National Institute of Fine Arts, 1951-1953. Ambassador to Greece, 1965-1968.
Director General of Libraries and Archives, Secretariat of Foreign Relations, 1970-1974. Subdirector of the Fondo de Cultura Económica, 1974-1982. Director General of the Fondo de Cultura Económica, since 1982.
Poet; essayist; Director, Revista de la Universidad de México, 1953-1965. Founding member, Editorial Board, Espectador, 1959-1960. Codirector, “México en a Cultura,” Novedades, 1961.
Roman Catholic
Member of the National College, since 1976.
Spouse Celia Chávez.
