Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao

Galician writer, painter, doctor and politician (1886-1950)
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Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao

Summary

Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao is a human[1]. Born in Rianxo[2], he… he was born on January 29, 1886[3]. He passed away in Buenos Aires[4]. He died on January 7, 1950[5]. He worked as a caricaturist[6], painter[7], writer[8], politician[9], and physician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (203 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rianxo[2], Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao…
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao died in Buenos Aires[4].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao was born on January 29, 1886[3].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao died on January 7, 1950[5].
  • Burial took place at La Chacarita Cemetery[12].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao is buried at Panteón de Galegos Ilustres[13].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao's father was Mariano Rodríguez Dios[14].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao's mother was Joaquina Castelao Genme[15].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao was married to Virxinia Pereira Renda[16].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao held citizenship in Spain[17].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao is identified as part of the Galicians ethnic group[18].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao worked as a caricaturist[6].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao's professions included painter[7].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao worked as a writer[8].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao worked as a politician[9].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao's professions included physician[10].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao held the position of Member of the Cortes republicanas[19].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao held the position of Member of the Cortes republicanas[20].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao held the position of Q89682797[21].
  • Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao's education included a stint at University of Santiago de Compostela[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao is Q12401575[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao is Q3313743[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao is Q11689612[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao is Q12398962[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao is Q9053381[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao was born in Rianxo[2]. He was born on January 29, 1886[3]. His father was Mariano Rodríguez Dios[14]. His mother was Joaquina Castelao Genme[15]. He is identified as part of the Galicians ethnic group[18].

Education

Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao was educated at University of Santiago de Compostela[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include caricaturist[6], painter[7], writer[8], politician[9], and physician[10]. Positions held include Member of the Cortes republicanas[19], a public office[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1931[30] and Q89682797[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q12401575[23], a literary work[31]; Q3313743[24], a literary work[32], in Spain[33]; Q11689612[25], a literary work[34], in Spain[35]; Q12398962[26], a literary work[36], in Spain[37]; Q9053381[27], a literary work[38], in Spain[39]; and Q20534320[40], a written work[41]. Things named for Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao include Castelao Medal[42], a civil decoration[43], in Spain[44], founded in 1984[45] and Castelao Building of the Pontevedra Museum[46], an art museum[47], in Spain[48], founded in 2013[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Gold medal of Galicia[50], a class of award[51], in Spain[52] and Galician Literature Day[53], a public holiday[54], in Spain[55], founded in 1963[56].

Personal Life

Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao was married to Virxinia Pereira Renda[16]. He was affiliated with the Partido Galeguista[57].

Death and Burial

Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao died on January 7, 1950[5]. He died in Buenos Aires[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[58]. Recorded place of burial include La Chacarita Cemetery[12] and Panteón de Galegos Ilustres[13].

Why It Matters

Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (203 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

Works attributed to him include Sempre en Galiza[61], a literary work[62]. Entities named for him include Castelao Medal[42], a civil decoration[43], in Spain[44], founded in 1984[45] and Castelao Building of the Pontevedra Museum[46], an art museum[47], in Spain[48], founded in 2013[49].

FAQs

Where was Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao born?

Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao was born in Rianxo[2].

Where did Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao die?

Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao died in Buenos Aires[4].

Who were Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao's parents?

Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao's father was Mariano Rodríguez Dios[14]. Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao's mother was Joaquina Castelao Genme[15].

Who was Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao married to?

Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao's spouses include Virxinia Pereira Renda[16].

What did Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao do for work?

Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao worked as caricaturist[6], painter[7], writer[8], politician[9], and physician[10].

Where did Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao go to school?

Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao was educated at University of Santiago de Compostela[22].

What awards did Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao receive?

Honors received include Gold medal of Galicia[50] and Galician Literature Day[53].

References

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  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation caricaturist, painter, writer +2
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  2. 6w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image ['Placa de la Vivienda de Castelao, Pontevedra capital.jpg', 'PlacaRuaCastelaoOu
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Placa de la Vivienda de Castelao, Pontevedra capital.jpg"
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