Fermín Hontou
Uruguayan draughtsperson, caricaturist, professor and artist
About Fermín Hontou
Lived 1956 – 2022 (aged 65). Fermín Hontou was an Uruguayan draftsperson, caricaturist, professor and artist.
Fermín Hontou, also known by his nickname Ombú (11 September 1956 – 25 August 2022), was a Uruguayan cartoonist, illustrator, and caricaturist.
He worked for several press media, such as Opción, Jaque, La Hora Popular, El Dedo, Guambia, Brecha, Aquí, Cuadernos de Marcha, El País, Unomásuno, Caminos del Aire, Snif, Monga (Brazil), Fierro (Argentina), El Ojo Clínico (Spain), La Voce, La República, Playboy (Italy), Courrier International, and Le Monde (France).
Awards 1990: Concurso para Logotipo de la 1.ª Feria Nacional de Artesanías (with Pablo Casacuberta). 2000: VIII Salón Internacional de dibujo para prensa, Porto Alegre. 2014: Fraternity Award, granted by B'nai B'rith Uruguay.
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Who was Fermín Hontou?
Uruguayan draughtsperson, caricaturist, professor and artist
When was Fermín Hontou born?
Fermín Hontou was born on 11 September 1956 in Montevideo.
When did Fermín Hontou die?
Fermín Hontou died on 25 August 2022.
What was Fermín Hontou's occupation?
Fermín Hontou was a draftsperson, caricaturist, professor and artist.
What nationality was Fermín Hontou?
Fermín Hontou was Uruguayan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fermín Hontou. https://biography.guide/fermin-hontou/
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