Banknote Peru 100 Soles Pedro Paulet - 2019 (2021)

Pedro Paulet was born on January 2, 1874, in Arequipa, Peru, and became a pioneering figure in the aerospace and rocket engineering field. Educated at the National School of Sciences and Arts in Lima, he later pursued studies in Europe, including France and Germany, where he deepened his knowledge of science and engineering. Paulet distinguished himself through innovative work on rocket propulsion, particularly in the use of liquid fuels such as oxygen and hydrogen. In 1903, he published an influential article titled "Propulsion by Reaction of Gases," laying the theoretical foundations for modern space propulsion. His ideas were shared and discussed with international scientists, contributing to the global advancement of rocket technology. Though his contributions were not widely recognized at the time, Pedro Paulet is now celebrated as a crucial pioneer of space exploration, his work having inspired numerous researchers in the field.