The following are some famous historians in Bolivia. You can read about more famous Bolivians by visiting our Famous People from Bolivia home page where you'll find many other categories. You can also ask questions about any famous Bolivian person or add another famous person from Bolivia to our list.

Alcides Parejas Moreno
A historian, novelist and essay writer, born in Santa Cruz de la Sierra in 1944. He specializes in Eastern Bolivian history about which he has written over twenty books. He is also an opinion columnist and political analyst and is a frequent guest in the national media. He has written a trio of historical novels as well.
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José de Mesa is an architect born in La Paz in 1925. Teresa Gisbert, also an architect, was born in La Paz in 1926. Both have dedicated over 30 years to studying Bolivian history, and their interest in this began in the art and history of architecture. Between the two of the, and their son Carlos (who served as Bolivia’s vice president and president), they have published several Bolivian history books which are used in history reference. Teresa was also a History teacher in her city for over twenty years.

Hernando Sanabria
A historian, writer and educator born in Vallegrande (Santa Cruz) in 1912. He worked as a Geography and History teacher and wrote stories and essays on Eastern Bolivian history. As a historian he is known for his efforts to rescue local customs and for having written dictionaries of local slang and customs. He died in 1986.