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Octavio Paz

(1914–1998) Poet Second Spanish Republic

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Octavio Paz was a poet from Second Spanish Republic, best known for Essays.

Quick Facts About Octavio Paz

Born
March 31, 1914
Died
April 19, 1998
Nationality
Second Spanish Republic
Profession
Poet
Notable works
Essays
Spouse
Marie José Tramini

About Octavio Paz

Octavio Paz Lozano, a Mexican philosopher, poet, and diplomat, received numerous honors for his work. He was awarded the Jerusalem Prize in 1977, the Miguel de Cervantes Prize in 1981, the Neustadt International Prize for Literature in 1982, and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1990.

Awards & Honors

Guggenheim Fellowship Princess of Asturias Award for Communications and Humanities National Prize for Arts and Sciences Neustadt International Prize for Literature Xavier Villaurrutia Award Alfonso Reyes International Prize Menéndez Pelayo International Prize Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association
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Jerusalem Prize Nobel Prize in Literature Miguel de Cervantes Prize Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise Mariano de Cavia' Price

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