Miguel de Unamuno

Spanish poet (1864-1936)
Person human Q185085
Miguel de Unamuno
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Miguel de Unamuno was born on September 29, 1864, and died on December 31, 1936, at Casa del Regidor Ovalle Prieto in Salamanca [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][1][14][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][15]. A Spanish citizen, he was a poet, philosopher, writer, essayist, novelist, and literary critic who practiced Christianity [16][13][17]. He studied at the Universidad Central and Complutense University of Madrid before working as an employer at the University of Salamanca in the field of philosophy .

Unamuno was a prominent member of the Generation of '98 movement . He married Concha Lizárraga in 1891, a union that lasted until 1934, and they had two children, Salomé de Unamuno and Fernando de Unamuno [18][18]. His professional life included serving as Rector of the University of Salamanca from 1900 to 1914 and again from 1931 to 1936, as well as holding the position of Member of the Cortes republicanas from 1931 to 1933 and Madrilgo Ateneoko presidentea from 1933 to 1934 [15][19].

He received several honors, including Hijo Adoptivo de Salamanca, an honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca, and a doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble [20][21][22][23]. Unamuno was also a member of the Royal Spanish Academy and the Sociedad de Amigos de Portugal [24].

Miguel de Unamuno

Summary

Miguel de Unamuno is a human[1]. He was born in Q65559008[2]. He was born on September 29, 1864[3]. He died in Casa del Regidor Ovalle Prieto, Salamanca[4]. He died on December 31, 1936[5]. He worked as a poet[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], essayist[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,694 views/month, #6,880 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Q65559008[2], Miguel de Unamuno…
  • Miguel de Unamuno passed away in Casa del Regidor Ovalle Prieto, Salamanca[4].
  • Miguel de Unamuno was born on September 29, 1864[3].
  • Miguel de Unamuno died on December 31, 1936[5].
  • Burial took place at San Carlos Borromeo cemetery[12].
  • Miguel de Unamuno was married to Concha Lizárraga[13].
  • A child of Miguel de Unamuno was Salomé de Unamuno[14].
  • A child of Miguel de Unamuno was Fernando de Unamuno[15].
  • Miguel de Unamuno held citizenship in Spain[16].
  • Miguel de Unamuno's professions included poet[6].
  • Miguel de Unamuno worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Miguel de Unamuno's professions included writer[8].
  • Miguel de Unamuno worked as an essayist[9].
  • Miguel de Unamuno's professions included novelist[10].
  • Miguel de Unamuno worked as a literary critic[17].
  • Miguel de Unamuno's field of work was philosophy[18].
  • Miguel de Unamuno held the position of Member of the Cortes republicanas[19].
  • Miguel de Unamuno held the position of Rector of the University of Salamanca[20].
  • Miguel de Unamuno held the position of Rector of the University of Salamanca[21].
  • Miguel de Unamuno held the position of Madrilgo Ateneoko presidentea[22].
  • Miguel de Unamuno held the position of Member of the Royal Spanish Academy[23].
  • Miguel de Unamuno was employed by University of Salamanca[24].
  • Miguel de Unamuno's education included a stint at Universidad Central[25].
  • Miguel de Unamuno's education included a stint at Complutense University of Madrid[26].
  • A notable student of Miguel de Unamuno was Nicolás Achúcarro y Lund[27].

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: ES[29]

  • Began / founded: 1864-09-29[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1936-12-31[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 85c4d82c-d2bd-4973-90f3-484aa99600b7[32]

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Origins and Family

Miguel de Unamuno was born in Q65559008[2]. He was born on September 29, 1864[3].

Education

Educated at Universidad Central[25], a higher education institution[33], in Spain[34], founded in 1822[35] and Complutense University of Madrid[26], a public university[36], in Spain[37], founded in 1970[38], headquartered in Rectorado de la UCM[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], essayist[9], novelist[10], and literary critic[17]. Miguel de Unamuno's field of work was philosophy[18]. He was employed by University of Salamanca[24]. Positions held include Member of the Cortes republicanas[19], a public office[40], in Spain[41], founded in 1931[42]; Rector of the University of Salamanca[20]; Madrilgo Ateneoko presidentea[22]; and Member of the Royal Spanish Academy[23]. A notable student of him was Nicolás Achúcarro y Lund[27].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Del sentimiento trágico de la vida[43] and Mist[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Hijo Adoptivo de Salamanca[45]; honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca[46], an award[47], in Spain[48]; and doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[49], an award[50], in France[51].

Personal Life

Miguel de Unamuno was married to Concha Lizárraga[13]. Children include Salomé de Unamuno[14], 1897–1933[52], of Spain[53] and Fernando de Unamuno[15], an architect[54], 1892–1978[55], of Spain[56]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[57]. He was affiliated with the Republican–Socialist Conjunction[58].

Death and Burial

Miguel de Unamuno died on December 31, 1936[5]. He died in Casa del Regidor Ovalle Prieto, Salamanca[4]. Burial took place at San Carlos Borromeo cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Miguel de Unamuno ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,694 views/month, #6,880 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

He has been cited as an influence by José Martínez Ruiz[61], a novelist[62], 1873–1967[63], of Spain[64], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[65]; José Bergamín[66], a poet[67], 1895–1983[68], of Spain[69]; Michel del Castillo[70], a writer[71], 1933–2024[72], of France[73], awarded the Prix des Deux Magots[74], specialised in literature[75]; and José Baroja[76], a writer[77], b. 1983[78], of Chile[79], specialised in literature[80].

Works attributed to him include Mist[81], a literary work[82], founded in 1907[83]; Del sentimiento trágico de la vida[84], a literary work[85], founded in 1912[86]; and Abel Sánchez[87], a literary work[88].

FAQs

Where was Miguel de Unamuno born?

Miguel de Unamuno was born in Q65559008[2].

Where did Miguel de Unamuno die?

Miguel de Unamuno died in Casa del Regidor Ovalle Prieto, Salamanca[4].

Who was Miguel de Unamuno married to?

Miguel de Unamuno's spouses include Concha Lizárraga[13].

What did Miguel de Unamuno do for work?

Miguel de Unamuno worked as poet[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], essayist[9], and novelist[10].

Where did Miguel de Unamuno go to school?

Miguel de Unamuno was educated at Universidad Central[25] and Complutense University of Madrid[26].

What awards did Miguel de Unamuno receive?

Honors received include Hijo Adoptivo de Salamanca[45], honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca[46], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[49].

Who did Miguel de Unamuno influence?

Miguel de Unamuno has been cited as an influence by José Martínez Ruiz[61], José Bergamín[66], Michel del Castillo[70], and José Baroja[76].

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