Miguel Hernández
Spanish poet (1910–1942)
1910 — 1942
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish poet (1910–1942)
Born
October 30, 1910
Died
1942 (age ~32)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, playwright
SpainBorn in OrihuelaDied in Alicante
1910
Born in Orihuela (1910-10-30)
1937
Positiontheatre manager (1937–1939)
1938
AwardConcurso Nacional de Literatura (Spain, 1923-1973)
1942
Died in Alicante
About
Miguel Hernández Gilabert was a 20th-century Spanish-language poet and playwright associated with the Generation of '27 and the Generation of '36 movements. Born and raised in a family of low resources, he was self-taught in what refers to literature, and struggled against an unfavourable environment to build up his intellectual education, such as a father who physically abused him for spending time with books instead of working, and who took him out of school as soon as he finished his primary education. At school, he became a friend of Ramón Sijé, a well-educated boy who lent and recommended books to Hernández, and whose death would inspire his most famous poem, Elegy.
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Who is Miguel Hernández?+
Miguel Hernández Gilabert was a 20th-century Spanish-language poet and playwright associated with the Generation of '27 and the Generation of '36 movements. Born and raised in a family of low resources, he was self-taught in what refers to literature, and struggled against an unfavourable environmen
What does the name Miguel mean?+
The name Miguel means "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Miguel Hernández born?+
Miguel Hernández was born on October 30, 1910.
When did Miguel Hernández die?+
Miguel Hernández died in 1942, at approximately 32 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.
The name Miguel is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Miguel — October 30, 1910
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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