About Jorge Meretta
Lived 1940 – 2012 (aged 72). Jorge Meretta was an Uruguayan poet.
Jorge Meretta (14 January 1940 – 7 July 2012) was an Uruguayan poet, musician, photographer and doctor. He was born in Montevideo and trained as a dental surgeon. However, he is better known for his creative work, notably his poetry for which he has won several awards. His work has been translated and anthologized in Contemporary Uruguayan Poetry: A Bilingual Anthology, edited by Ronald Haladyna.
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Who was Jorge Meretta?
Uruguayan poet (1940-2012)
When was Jorge Meretta born?
Jorge Meretta was born on 14 January 1940 in Montevideo.
When did Jorge Meretta die?
Jorge Meretta died on 7 July 2012.
What was Jorge Meretta's occupation?
Jorge Meretta was a poet.
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Jorge Meretta was Uruguayan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jorge Meretta. https://biography.guide/jorge-meretta/
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