About Bartolomé Hidalgo
Lived 1788 – 1822 (aged 34). Bartolomé Hidalgo was an Uruguayan writer and poet.
Bartolomé José Hidalgo (24 August 1788 in Montevideo – 28 November 1822 in Morón) was a Uruguayan writer and poet.
Alongside Hilario Ascasubi he is considered one of the initiators of Gaucho literature.
Nowadays the most important literary award in Uruguay is named after him: Premio Bartolomé Hidalgo.
Also the National Route 13 and a park near Andresito are named after him.
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Who was Bartolomé Hidalgo?
Uruguayan writer
When was Bartolomé Hidalgo born?
Bartolomé Hidalgo was born on 24 August 1788 in Montevideo.
When did Bartolomé Hidalgo die?
Bartolomé Hidalgo died on 28 November 1822 in Morón.
What was Bartolomé Hidalgo's occupation?
Bartolomé Hidalgo was a writer and poet.
What nationality was Bartolomé Hidalgo?
Bartolomé Hidalgo was Uruguayan.
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