Macedonio Fernández
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Summary
Macedonio Fernández was born on June 1, 1874[1], in Buenos Aires[2]. He died on February 10, 1952[3], in Buenos Aires[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], poet[6], novelist[7], short story writer[8], and prose writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (815 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Recoleta Cemetery[11]
- Child: Adolfo de Obieta[12]
- Country of citizenship: Argentina[13]
- Native language: Spanish[14]
- Occupation: jurist[15], writer[16]
- Field of work: belletristic literature[17], prose[18], poetry[19]
- Educated at: National School of Buenos Aires[20], University of Buenos Aires[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: poetic prose[23], essay[24]
- Commons category: Macedonio Fernández[25]
- Family name: Fernández[26]
- Given name: Macedonio[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[28]
- Writing language: Spanish[29]
Why It Matters
Macedonio Fernández has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
He has been cited as an influence by Jorge Luis Borges[32], a translator[33], 1899–1986[34], of Argentina[35], awarded the Gran Premio de Honor de la SADE[36].
FAQs
Where was Macedonio Fernández born?
Macedonio Fernández was born in Buenos Aires[2].
Where did Macedonio Fernández die?
Macedonio Fernández died in Buenos Aires[4].
What did Macedonio Fernández do for work?
Macedonio Fernández worked as a philosopher[5], poet[6], novelist[7], short story writer[8], and prose writer[9].
Where did Macedonio Fernández go to school?
Macedonio Fernández was educated at National School of Buenos Aires[20] and University of Buenos Aires[21].
Who did Macedonio Fernández influence?
Macedonio Fernández has been cited as an influence by Jorge Luis Borges[32].