José Eustasio Rivera
Colombian lawyer and novelist (1888-1928) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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José Eustasio Rivera Salas (February 19, 1888 – December 1, 1928) was a Colombian lawyer and author primarily known for his national epic The Vortex.[1]
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José Eustasio Rivera Salas | |
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Born | (1888-02-19)February 19, 1888 Rivera, Huila, Colombia |
Died | December 1, 1928(1928-12-01) (aged 40) New York City, United States |
Resting place | Central Cemetery of Bogotá |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Language | Colombian Spanish |
Nationality | Colombian |
Alma mater | National University of Colombia (B.A.) |
Period | 1924–1928 |
Genre | Novel |
Literary movement | Modernismo |
Notable works | The Vortex |
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rivera and the second or maternal family name is Salas.