José Antonio del Busto Duthurburu (August 21, 1932 - December 25, 2006) was a Peruvian historian.

Fernando Silva Santisteban (1929-2006) was a Peruvian historian, anthropologist and professor.

More recently Peruvian historians found maps with references to Machu Picchu dating back to 1874.

One Peruvian historian also claims to have found evidence in Yale University's archives of a government document allowing Mr Berns to plunder treasure from the region.

The university is named after Jorge Basadre, a renowned Peruvian historian born in Tacna.

Raúl Porras Barrenechea was a Peruvian historian.

Federico Kauffmann Doig is a Peruvian historian and archaeologist.

Rubén Vargas Ugarte (October 22, 1886 - February 14, 1975) was a jesuit priest and Peruvian historian.

For Peruvian historians, this is a Peruvian victory, killing almost the entire garrison, but letting go one soldier after cutting his ear.

Jorge Basadre Grohmann (February 12, 1903 - June 29, 1980) was a Peruvian historian known for his extensive publications about the independent history of his country.