Carmen de Icaza, 8th Baroness of Claret
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María Carmen de Icaza y de León, 8th Baroness of Claret (17 May 1899 – 16 March 1979) was a Spanish journalist and novelist from 1935–60.[1] She enjoyed success with her 1936 novel, Cristina Guzmán, which was subsequently adapted for the stage, television and cinema. By 1945, she was a best-selling writer in Spain. Her father was Mexican writer and diplomat Francisco A. de Icaza.[1][2][3]
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Born | María Carmen de Icaza y de León (1899-05-17)17 May 1899 Madrid, Kingdom of Spain |
Died | 16 March 1979(1979-03-16) (aged 79) Madrid, Spain |
Pen name | Valeria de León, Carmen de Icaza |
Occupation | journalist, writer |
Language | Spanish |
Nationality | Spanish |
Period | 1935-1960 |
Notable works | Cristina Guzmán |
Spouse | Pedro Montojo Sureda (1930-1978; his death); 1 child |
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is de Icaza and the second or maternal family name is de León.