About Javier de Viana
Lived 1868 – 1926 (aged 58). Javier de Viana was an Uruguayan writer, journalist, politician, playwright, chronicler and novelist.
Javier de Viana (5 August 1868 – 5 October 1926) was a Uruguayan writer.
Background
He was identified with the strongly rurally based National Party (Uruguay), and, because of his involvement in the intermittent Civil War which ended only in 1904, de Viana was forced into exile in Argentina for a number of years.
Writings
He wrote a number of works with rural life as theme. These works include: Gaucha (1899), Gurí (1901), and Yuyos (1912), in addition to short stories.
Among the international compilations in which his work has been included and become more widely known beyond his homeland is: José Sanz y Díaz ed., Antología de Cuentistas Hispanoamericanos, Madrid: Colección Crisol, 1945.
Heritage
The northern Uruguayan town of Javier de Viana, situated in Artigas Department, is named after the writer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Javier de Viana?
Uruguayan writer (1868–1926)
When was Javier de Viana born?
Javier de Viana was born on 5 August 1868 in Canelones, Canelones Department.
When did Javier de Viana die?
Javier de Viana died on 5 October 1926 in Montevideo.
What was Javier de Viana's occupation?
Javier de Viana was a writer, journalist, politician, playwright, chronicler and novelist.
What nationality was Javier de Viana?
Javier de Viana was Uruguayan.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Javier de Viana (author)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Javier de Viana. https://biography.guide/javier-de-viana/
MLA: "Javier de Viana." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/javier-de-viana/.
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