Manuel José Othón

Manuel José Othón
Portrait of Manuel José Othón in his youth.
Born	14 June 1858(1858-06-14) San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Died	28 November 1906(1906-11-28) (aged 48) San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Ethnicity	Mexican

Manuel José Othón (San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, June 14, 1858 – November 28, 1906) was a poet, playwright, and Mexican politician. One of his most famous works is Idilio salvaje considered one of the most representative poems of Mexico.^[1]

Early life and studies

Manuel José Othón was born in San Luis Potosí.

During his life he worked for the following newspapers and magazines:

• El Búcaro
• El Pensamiento
• La Esmeralda
• La Voz de San Luis
• El Correo de San Luis
• El Estandarte and
• El Contemporáneo.

Literary life

The remains of Manuel José Othón at the Routnda of Illustrious People in Mexico City.

Othón began writing poem at the age of 13. At 21, he began to publish his works under the name of Poesías. Three years later he published another poetry book. He wrote his most well known poem Idilio salvaje was written in 1906.

Death and legacy

Othón died in San Luis Potosí on November 28, 1906. His remains were moved to The Rotunda of Illustrious People of the Panteón de Doloresin Mexico City in 1964.^[2] Some of his work was published after his death in 1906.

References

1. ^ http://www.centenarios.org.mx/Othon.htm
2. ^ http://www.rotonda.segob.gob.mx/work/models/Rotonda/Resource/contenidos/P68t.html

External links

• Biography in Spanish
• Artwork

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Date of birth	June 14, 1858
Place of birth	San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Date of death	November 28, 1906
Place of death	San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico