Jorge Guillén
Spanish poet (1893–1984)
1893 — 1984
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish poet (1893–1984)
Born
January 18, 1893
Died
1984 (age ~91)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, university teacher
SpainBorn in ValladolidDied in Málaga
1893
Born in Valladolid (1893-01-18)
1954
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1976
AwardMiguel de Cervantes Prize
1977
AwardFeltrinelli Prize
1977
AwardAlfonso Reyes International Prize
1983
AwardDearest Son of Andalusia
About
Jorge Guillén Álvarez was a Spanish poet, a member of the Generation of '27, a university teacher, a scholar and a literary critic.
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Who is Jorge Guillén?+
Jorge Guillén Álvarez was a Spanish poet, a member of the Generation of '27, a university teacher, a scholar and a literary critic.
What does the name Jorge mean?+
The name Jorge means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Jorge Guillén born?+
Jorge Guillén was born on January 18, 1893.
When did Jorge Guillén die?+
Jorge Guillén died in 1984, at approximately 91 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.
The name Jorge is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jorge — January 18, 1893
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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