Viriato Díaz Pérez (1875 – August 25, 1958) was a Spanish-born writer who later migrated to Paraguay. Childhood and Youth In 1875, Díaz Pérez was born in Madrid. Nicolás Díaz Pérez, his father, was a writer who authored the Diccionario Biográfico y Bibliográfico de Extremeños Ilustres (Biographic and Bibliographic Dictionary of Illustrious People of Extremadura). His mother, Emilia Martín de la Herrería, was also a writer. In 1900, Díaz Pérez was awarded a Doctor in Philosophy and Letters by the Complutense University of Madrid, where he was taught by Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo, Francisco Giner de los Ríos, and Moraita y Cordera. Career in Madrid From young age he was a collaborator in Hispanic magazines, along with other writers of the generation of 98. Prior to his arrival in Paraguay in 1895, Díaz Pérez had already published many articles and essays on his specialisations. Some of these were, La India Some data about the Ancient Hindu Literature *Nature and Function of the rhythmical language, thesis presented in the Philosophy and Letters Faculty of the University of Madrid. About Muslim mysticism Supernaturismo – Karma The root “an” and its meanings, thesis presented to the Congress of Orientalistas, in Amsterdam. In 1904, he published “Movimiento Intelectual en el Paraguay” (Intellectual Movement in Paraguay), which notes some of the most important personalities of the Spain. Family In 1906, encouraged by the Paraguayan politician and writer Hérib Campos Cervera, who visited him in Spain, Viriato decided to travel to Paraguay. He stayed in the country and decided to settle down in Paraguay. He married Leticia Godoi Rivarola, daughter of the renowned politician and benefactor Juan Silvano Godoi. they had two sons, Fernán and Rodrigo. The museum and library that carries the name of Juan Silvano Godoi became the favorite refuge of Viriato, always devoted to his studies. He dedicated his life to teaching and the intellectual life, and was teacher of hundreds of Paraguayans that received his influence. Positions occupied He was appointed Chief of the National Archive, General Director of the Library and Museum of Fine Arts, Member of the Limits Commission with Bolivia. In 1902, he was appointed the Consul of Paraguay in Spain. Career in Paraguay Participation in culture In 1907, he organized the literary circle “La Colmena” that gathered together an entire group of first class intellectuals, such as: Rafael Barret, Juan E. O'Leary, Manuel Domínguez, Arsenio López Decoud, Modesto