Manuel José Othón
Manuel José Othón (June 14, 1858 – November 28, 1906) was a Mexican poet, playwright, and politician. One of his most famous works is Idilio salvaje, considered one of the most representative poems of Mexico.
Also recorded as Manuel Jose Othon
Manuel José Othón
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- Name
- Manuel José Othón
- Born
- 14 June 1858
- Birthplace
- San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
- Died
- 28 November 1906
- Known for
- Poet, Politician, Playwright
- Nationality
- Mexico
- Occupation
- playwright · politician · poet · writer
- Education
- Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt
- Languages
- Spanish
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• Name — Manuel José Othón • Born — 14 June 1858 • Birthplace — San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico • Died — 28 November 1906 • Place of death — San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico • Known for — Poet, Politician, Playwright
Early life and studies
Early life and studies
• Illustration — House where was born the poet in San Luis Potosí, now Museo Othoniano. Othón was born in San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. During his life he worked for the following newspapers and magazines: • El Búcaro • El Pensamiento • La Esmeralda • La Voz de San Luis • El Correo de San Luis • El Estandarte and • El Contemporáneo.
Literary life
Literary life
• Illustration — The grave marker of Manuel José Othón at the Rotunda of Illustrious Persons. Othón began writing poetry at the age of 13. At 21, he began to publish his works under the name of Poesías. Three years later he published another poetry book. He wrote his most well-known poem Idilio salvaje in 1906.
Death and legacy
Othón died in San Luis Potosí on November 28, 1906. In 1964, his remains were interred at the Rotunda of Illustrious Persons. Some of his work was published after his death in 1906.
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- 1.Semblanzas de académicos. Nuestros centenarios: humanistas mexicanos.
- 2.Chumacero, Alí Op.cit. p.92-102
- 3.Esbozo histórico de la Academia Mexicana de la Lengua.
- 4.Rotonda de las personas ilustres.
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