Ramón de Campoamor y Campoosorio
Spanish poet and philosopher
Born
September 24th, 1817
207 years ago
Died
1901
124 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Spain
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Born in 1817, this individual contributed significantly to Spanish literature and philosophy. Gained recognition for writing poetry that often explored themes of existentialism, morality, and romanticism. Worked as a teacher and translated important works into Spanish. His writing featured a blend of humor and critique of contemporary society, influencing later Spanish poets. Although celebrated during his lifetime, his work fell into obscurity in later years, yet remains a subject of study in literary circles.
Published volumes of poetry including 'Poesías'
Contributed to philosophical discussions in Spain
Served as a member of the Spanish Parliament
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