The category "Important People of Peru" includes important figures who have shaped the country from the time of the Inca Empire to the present day. It begins with the legendary rulers of the Inca Empire such as Pachacútec, who significantly expanded the empire, and Atahualpa, the last Inca to face the confrontation with the Spanish conquerors. This category also includes the important figures of the colonial period, such as Túpac Amaru II, one of the most important leaders in the resistance against Spanish colonial rule.
In the modern era, there are leading figures of the Peruvian independence movement such as José de San Martín, who helped liberate South America; there are also cultural and literary icons such as Mario Vargas Llosa, whose literature gained international renown and shaped Peru's cultural identity; and political figures such as Alberto Fujimori, whose government transformed the country; and Pedro Castillo, who has played a more recent, formative role in politics.
This category provides a comprehensive overview of the most influential men and women who have shaped Peru's political, cultural, social and economic history - from the glory days of the Incas to the challenges and achievements of the present day.
