Aurelio Espinosa Pólit

Ecuadorian writer, poet, and translator (1894–1961)
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Summary

Aurelio Espinosa Pólit was born on July 11, 1894[1], in Quito[2]. He died on February 21, 1961[3], in Quito[4]. He worked as a writer[5], historian[6], translator[7], poet[8], and Catholic priest[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Ecuador[11]
  • Occupation: essayist[12], literary critic[13], university teacher[14], Catholic theologian[15]
  • Field of work: essay[16], poetry[17], literary criticism[18], translation[19]
  • Educated at: University of Cambridge[20]
  • Member of: Academia Mexicana de la Lengua[21], Ecuador's National History Academy[22], Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana[23], Academia Ecuatoriana de la Lengua[24]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Religious order: Society of Jesus[27]
  • Given name: Aurelio[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[29]

FAQs

Where was Aurelio Espinosa Pólit born?

Aurelio Espinosa Pólit's place of birth was Quito[2].

Where did Aurelio Espinosa Pólit die?

Aurelio Espinosa Pólit died in Quito[4].

What did Aurelio Espinosa Pólit do for work?

Aurelio Espinosa Pólit worked as a writer[5], historian[6], translator[7], poet[8], and Catholic priest[9].

Where did Aurelio Espinosa Pólit go to school?

Aurelio Espinosa Pólit was educated at University of Cambridge[20].

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    University of barcelona authority id → 981058517349006706
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