Background
BALTA, José was born in 1866 in Chiclayo. Son of José Balta, exPresident of Perú.
BALTA, José was born in 1866 in Chiclayo. Son of José Balta, exPresident of Perú.
Chemist of the Sociedad Francesa de las Minas Argentíferas de Ticapampa. Professor of the Naval School. On official mission to Ecuador to study the water resources of Machala.
Metallurgical technician of the mines of Huanchaca, Bolivia.
Professor of the School of Mines, 1891. Consulting engineer with offices in Lima.
Professor of the School of Engineers, 1898. Director of industry of the Ministry of Industry, 1900-1905.
Founder and first director of the Peruvian Corps of Mining Engineers.
Launched a number of notable public works. At one time Ministry of Industry, deputy from the Province of Pacasmayo, Minister of Finance (Billinghurst administration). Latterly reappointed Minister of Finance.
Married Alina Hughes de Balta.