Miguel Ángel Asturias
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Miguel Ángel Asturias was a Guatemalan writer born on October 19, 1899 in Guatemala City [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. He was a prominent figure in surrealism and magic realism . He passed away on June 9, 1974 in Madrid, Spain [1][2][3][17][18][4][5][6][7][8][19][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] and was buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery [20][21][22]. Asturias was a Guatemalan citizen and practiced Catholicism [1]. He had one child, Rodrigo Asturias [23][24][25][26]. His literary achievements were recognized with numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature, the Order of Augusto César Sandino, the Medalla Yucatán, the Lenin Peace Prize, an honorary doctorate from the University of Reims, and an honorary degree from the University of Western Brittany .
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[11], Grave of Miguel Ángel Asturias[12]
- Spouse: Clemencia Amado[13], Blanca Mora y Araujo[14]
- Child: Rodrigo Asturias[15]
- Country of citizenship: Guatemala[16]
- Occupation: poet lawyer[17], translator[18], lawyer[19]
- Position held: Member of the Congress of Guatemala[20], President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[21], ambassador of Guatemala to Mexico[22], ambassador of Guatemala to El Salvador[23], ambassador of Guatemala to France[24]
- Educated at: University of Paris[25], Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala[26]
- Notable work: Leyendas de Guatemala[27], Mulata de tal[28]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Literature[29], Order of Augusto César Sandino[30], Medalla Yucatán[31], Lenin Peace Prize[32], honorary doctorate of the University of Reims[33], honorary doctor of the University of Western Brittany[34]
- Member of: Generación del 20[35], Geographical and Historical Academy of Guatemala[36]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Movement: surrealism[39], magic realism[40]
- Commons category: Miguel Ángel Asturias[41]
- Archives at: Bibliothèque nationale de France[42], Princeton University Library[43]
- Family name: Asturias[44]
- Given name: Miguel Ángel[45]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[46], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 1[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Miguel Ángel Asturias include Miguel Ángel Asturias National Prize in Literature[48], an award[49], in Guatemala[50], founded in 1988[51].
Why It Matters
Miguel Ángel Asturias has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Works attributed to him include Mister President[54], a literary work[55], founded in 1944[56] and Men of Maize[57], a literary work[58]. Entities named for him include Miguel Ángel Asturias National Prize in Literature[48], an award[49], in Guatemala[50], founded in 1988[51].
FAQs
Where was Miguel Ángel Asturias born?
Miguel Ángel Asturias was born in Guatemala City[2].
Where did Miguel Ángel Asturias die?
Miguel Ángel Asturias died in Madrid[4].
Who was Miguel Ángel Asturias married to?
Miguel Ángel Asturias's spouses include Clemencia Amado[13] and Blanca Mora y Araujo[14].
What did Miguel Ángel Asturias do for work?
Miguel Ángel Asturias worked as a poet[5], writer[6], diplomat[7], journalist[8], and politician[9].
Where did Miguel Ángel Asturias go to school?
Miguel Ángel Asturias was educated at University of Paris[25] and Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala[26].
What awards did Miguel Ángel Asturias receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[29], Order of Augusto César Sandino[30], Medalla Yucatán[31], and Lenin Peace Prize[32].