Jorge Luis Echarte
Jorge Luis Echarte Mazorra | |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 1935–1936 | |
| President | José Agripino Barnet |
| Preceded by | José Agripino Barnet |
| Succeeded by | José Manuel Cortina |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jorge Luis Echarte Mazorra 17 February 1891 |
| Died | July 1979 |
| Spouse | Carmen Romero Ochoterena |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Havana |
Jorge Luis Echarte Mazorra (17 February 1891, in Havana, Cuba, July 1979, in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, U.S.) was a prominent Cuban architect, civil engineer, and politician. He is best known for his pivotal role in the urban development of the Miramar neighborhood in Havana and for designing the Casa de las Tejas Verdes (House of the Green Tiles), one of the city’s most recognizable architectural landmarks. He also served briefly in government during the mid-1930s, holding senior posts related to foreign affairs and served as the Secretary of Public Works for the Republic of Cuba.