Federico Mayor Zaragoza, a multifaceted figure born in Barcelona in 1934, is renowned as a scientist, scholar, politician, diplomat, and poet. He notably served as the Director-General of UNESCO from 1987 to 1999, advocating for peace and education. Mayor Zaragoza's academic journey includes a Ph.D. in pharmacy and positions at various universities, including the rectorship of the University of Granada. He co-founded the Severo Ochoa Molecular Biology Centre and contributed significantly to research on molecular brain disease. Active in numerous international organizations promoting peace, he continues to be involved in initiatives fostering a culture of peace and non-violence globally. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards and honorary memberships in scientific societies and academies worldwide.