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Benjamín Subercaseaux

1902 – 1973

Chilean writer and researcher

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Lived 1902 – 1973 (aged 70). Benjamín Subercaseaux was a Chilean psychologist, writer, diplomat, journalist and scientist.

Benjamín Subercaseaux Zañartu (1902–1973) was a Chilean writer and researcher. He won the Chilean National Prize for Literature in 1963.

Subercaseaux was the son of Benjamín Subercaseaux Browne and Ida Zañartu Luca. His father died shortly after his birth, and he was raised by his mother and his paternal grandmother, Juana Browne. He made his first visit to Europe in 1909 when he was seven years old, and during his stay visited several countries, including France. Upon returning to Chile, he focused on his studies.

At the age of 16, Subercaseaux enrolled in the School of Medicine at the University of Santiago, but was conflicted about a medical career. He decided to move to Paris, and enrolled at the Sorbonne to study general psychology.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Instituto Nacional General José Miguel Carrera, Colegio de los Sagrados Corazones de Santiago, University of Chile, University of Paris
Awards
National Prize for Literature (Chile); Atenea Award; Officer of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Benjamin Subercaseaux, Benjamín Subercaseaux Zañartu

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Benjamín Subercaseaux?

Chilean writer and researcher

When was Benjamín Subercaseaux born?

Benjamín Subercaseaux was born on 20 November 1902 in Santiago.

When did Benjamín Subercaseaux die?

Benjamín Subercaseaux died on 11 March 1973 in Tacna.

What was Benjamín Subercaseaux's occupation?

Benjamín Subercaseaux was a psychologist, writer, diplomat, journalist and scientist.

What nationality was Benjamín Subercaseaux?

Benjamín Subercaseaux was Chilean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Benjamín Subercaseaux

· Wikidata: Q8246479

· DBpedia: Benjamín Subercaseaux

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