Lydia Cabrera
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Summary
Lydia Cabrera was born on May 20, 1900[1], in Havana[2]. She died on September 19, 1991[3], in Miami[4]. She worked as a writer[5], poet[6], and ethnologist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (970 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 20, 1899[9]
- Father: Raimundo Cabrera[10]
- Country of citizenship: Cuba[11]
- Field of work: anthropological research[12], religion[13]
- Educated at: École du Louvre[14]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Miami[15]
- Influenced by: Europe[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Sexual orientation: lesbianism[18]
- Unmarried partner: Teresa de la Parra[19]
- Archives at: Cuban Heritage Collection[20], Archives of American Art[21]
- Family name: Cabrera[22]
- Given name: Lydia[23]
- Significant event: emigration[24], exile[25]
- Described by source: Latinas in the United States: A Historical Encyclopedia[26], Dictionary of Caribbean and Afro–Latin American Biography[27], Latin American Women Writers: an Encyclopedia[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[30]
Why It Matters
Lydia Cabrera has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Lydia Cabrera born?
Lydia Cabrera's place of birth was Havana[2].
Where did Lydia Cabrera die?
Lydia Cabrera died in Miami[4].
Who were Lydia Cabrera's parents?
Lydia Cabrera's father was Raimundo Cabrera[10].
What did Lydia Cabrera do for work?
Lydia Cabrera worked as a writer[5], poet[6], and ethnologist[7].
Where did Lydia Cabrera go to school?
Lydia Cabrera was educated at École du Louvre[14].
What awards did Lydia Cabrera receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Miami[15].