About Carlos Gómez Álava
Lived 1926 – 1988 (aged 61). Carlos Gómez Álava was a Filipino and Spanish poet.
Carlos Gómez Álava, known as Carlos Gómez, is a Filipino writer in Spanish best known for his book of poems Excelsitudes.
Nick Joaquin called him "the last Filipino writer in Spanish."
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Carlos Gómez Álava?
Filipino poet
When was Carlos Gómez Álava born?
Carlos Gómez Álava was born on 14 July 1926 in Hagonoy, Bulacan.
When did Carlos Gómez Álava die?
Carlos Gómez Álava died on 9 March 1988 in Barcelona.
What was Carlos Gómez Álava's occupation?
Carlos Gómez Álava was a poet.
What nationality was Carlos Gómez Álava?
Carlos Gómez Álava was Filipino and Spanish.
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· Wikipedia: Carlos Gómez Álava
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlos Gómez Álava. https://biography.guide/carlos-gomez-alava/
MLA: "Carlos Gómez Álava." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carlos-gomez-alava/.
Chicago: "Carlos Gómez Álava." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carlos-gomez-alava/.
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