Pedro Antonio de Alarcón

Pedro Antonio de Alarcón (1833–1891) was a Spanish poet, writer and journalist.

Also recorded as Pedro Antonio de Alarcon.

Pedro Antonio de Alarcón in brief

Born
1833
Died
1891
Known for
poet, writer, journalist, politician, playwright and diplomat
Place of birth
Guadix
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Pedro Antonio Joaquín Melitón de Alarcón y Ariza.

Also worked under the name Pedro Antonio de Alarcón and Pedro A. de Alarcón.

Born at Guadix in 1833, died at Madrid in 1891.

In detail

Pedro Antonio de Alarcón studied at University of Granada. the recorded working language is Spanish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are theatre. The authority associates the name with literary realism.

Residence is recorded at calle de Atocha. Positions recorded include member of the Cortes during the reign of Isabel II and Senator of the Kingdom. Membership is recorded of Royal Spanish Academy.

Sources

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    “Pedro Antonio de Alarcón”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q313553: Pedro Antonio de Alarcón

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