Gerardo Diego
Spanish poet (1896–1987)
1896 — 1987
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish poet (1896–1987)
Born
October 3, 1896
Died
1987 (age ~91)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, pianist
SpainBorn in SantanderDied in Madrid
1896
Born in Santander (1896-10-03)
1925
AwardConcurso Nacional de Literatura (Spain, 1923-1973)
1925
AwardPremio Nacional de Poesía
1948
PositionMember of the Royal Spanish Academy (1948–1987)
1964
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
1967
AwardGrand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gerardo Diego?+
Gerardo Diego is Spanish poet (1896–1987). Born in 1896.
What does the name Gerardo mean?+
The name Gerardo means "a male given name". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Gerardo Diego born?+
Gerardo Diego was born on October 3, 1896.
When did Gerardo Diego die?+
Gerardo Diego died in 1987, at approximately 91 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name
The name Gerardo is of Spanish origin, meaning "a male given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gerardo — October 3, 1896
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Respect.
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Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
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