Curul vitalicia de Miguel Grau, Ceremonial seat at Legislative Palace of Peru, Lima District.
The Curule of Miguel Grau stands in the lower level of the hemicycle at the Legislative Palace and is positioned centrally before the board of directors, facing all members. The seat is permanently installed and remains empty during all sessions, maintaining a constant presence in the chamber.
The seat was installed on November 2, 1983, during Fernando Belaunde's second administration to honor Admiral Miguel Grau, who died in the Battle of Angamos. This decision came about a century after the War of the Pacific, in which Grau gave his life.
The seat symbolizes Peru's deepest respect for Admiral Miguel Grau, whose name is called first during every roll call as a sign of honor. This practice keeps his memory alive in the daily workings of Congress.
The main seat is located in the hemicycle of the Legislative Palace in Lima and is visible during congressional visits. Replicas of the seat can also be seen in various naval museums across Peru, such as the Naval Museum in Callao and the Miguel Grau House Museum in Piura.
The seat deliberately remains empty during all congressional sessions, serving as a constant reminder of Admiral Grau's sacrifice in the War of the Pacific. This empty presence makes it a silent monument amid the chamber's debates and votes.
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