Mingote

Cartoonist and journalist in Spain

Mingote - Artists & Creatives born 1919
Born

1919
107 years ago

Died
Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Spain

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A Spanish cartoonist and journalist contributed to various publications with a distinctive style. Regularly published cartoons in leading newspapers and magazines, offering sharp social and political commentary. Also worked as a writer, authoring several books, some of which focused on humor and satire. Mingote received recognition for the ability to blend artistic expression with incisive critique, forming a unique voice in Spanish journalism until passing away in 2012.

Published cartoons in El País

Authored books on humor and satire

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