Edgardo Rebagliati Martins (Huánuco; 1895 — Lima; February 18, 1958) was a Peruvian lawyer and journalist. He is considered the inspirer and achiever of social security in his country. He was Minister of Public Health and Social Assistance during the government of Manuel A. Odría (1950–1952).[1] In his memory, an important public hospital in Lima (the former Employee Hospital) is named after him.

Edgardo Rebagliati Martins
Rebagliati in 1927
Minister of Public Health and Social Assistance
In office
July 28, 1950 – August 4, 1952
PresidentManuel A. Odría
Preceded byAlberto Flores López
Succeeded byLuis N. Sáenz
Personal details
Born1895
Huánuco, Peru
DiedFebruary 18, 1958
Lima, Peru

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  1. ^ López Martínez, Héctor (2015). El siglo XX en el Perú a través de El Comercio (1951–1960) (in Spanish). Vol. 6. Lima: Empresa Editora El Comercio S. A. pp. 360–361. ISBN 9972-617-33-5.