Miguel Covarrubias

Mexican painter, caricaturist and art historian (1904–1957)
Person human Q1709505
Miguel Covarrubias
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Miguel Covarrubias

Summary

Miguel Covarrubias is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mexico City[2]. He was born on November 22, 1904[3]. He died on February 4, 1957[4]. He worked as a painter[5], caricaturist[6], art historian[7], university teacher[8], and anthropologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (328 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Miguel Covarrubias's place of birth was Mexico City[2].
  • Miguel Covarrubias was born on November 22, 1904[3].
  • Miguel Covarrubias died on February 4, 1957[4].
  • Among Miguel Covarrubias's spouses was Rosa Rolanda[11].
  • Miguel Covarrubias held citizenship in Mexico[12].
  • Miguel Covarrubias worked as a painter[5].
  • Miguel Covarrubias worked as a caricaturist[6].
  • Miguel Covarrubias worked as an art historian[7].
  • Miguel Covarrubias worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Miguel Covarrubias worked as an anthropologist[9].
  • Miguel Covarrubias's professions included archaeologist[13].
  • Among Miguel Covarrubias's employers was National Autonomous University of Mexico[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Miguel Covarrubias is Q130470621[15].
  • Miguel Covarrubias received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].
  • Miguel Covarrubias is recorded as male[17].
  • Miguel Covarrubias's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Miguel Covarrubias's Commons category is recorded as Miguel Covarrubias[19].
  • Miguel Covarrubias's family name is recorded as Covarrubias[20].
  • Miguel Covarrubias's given name is recorded as José Miguel[21].
  • Miguel Covarrubias's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[22].
  • Miguel Covarrubias's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[23].
  • Miguel Covarrubias's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[24].
  • Miguel Covarrubias's Commons Creator page is recorded as Miguel Covarrubias[25].
  • Miguel Covarrubias's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'es', 'text': 'José Miguel Covarrubias Duclaud'}[26].
  • Miguel Covarrubias's short name is recorded as {'lang': 'es', 'text': 'Miguel Covarrubias'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Miguel Covarrubias's place of birth was Mexico City[2]. He was born on November 22, 1904[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[5], caricaturist[6], art historian[7], university teacher[8], anthropologist[9], and archaeologist[13]. Miguel Covarrubias was employed by National Autonomous University of Mexico[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Miguel Covarrubias is Q130470621[15].

Recognition

Miguel Covarrubias received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].

Personal Life

Among Miguel Covarrubias's spouses was Rosa Rolanda[11].

Death and Burial

Miguel Covarrubias died on February 4, 1957[4].

Why It Matters

Miguel Covarrubias ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (328 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Miguel Covarrubias born?

Miguel Covarrubias's place of birth was Mexico City[2].

Who was Miguel Covarrubias married to?

Miguel Covarrubias's spouses include Rosa Rolanda[11].

What did Miguel Covarrubias do for work?

Miguel Covarrubias worked as painter[5], caricaturist[6], art historian[7], university teacher[8], and anthropologist[9].

What awards did Miguel Covarrubias receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . cultura.gob.mx. cultura.gob.mx. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . WorldCat. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . fundacionunam.org.mx. fundacionunam.org.mx. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation painter, caricaturist, art historian +5
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