About Juan José Cañas
Lived 1826 – 1918 (aged 91). Juan José Cañas was a Salvadoran diplomat, politician, poet and writer.
Juan José Cañas Pérez (9 June 1826 – 19 January 1918) is known for possibly having written the Himno Nacional De El Salvador (national hymn of El Salvador) along with Italian-born composer Juan Aberle.
Cañas studied medicine at universities in Nicaragua and Guatemala before moving to El Salvador briefly. In 1848, he moved to San Francisco to make use of his medical degree.
Later in life, Cañas served as El Salvador's diplomatic ambassador to Chile. His poetry can be found at the Central American Poetic Gallery in the Salvadoran Garland.
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Who was Juan José Cañas?
Salvadoran diplomat (1826-1918)
When was Juan José Cañas born?
Juan José Cañas was born on 19 January 1826 in San Miguel.
When did Juan José Cañas die?
Juan José Cañas died on 10 January 1918 in San Salvador.
What was Juan José Cañas's occupation?
Juan José Cañas was a diplomat, politician, poet and writer.
What nationality was Juan José Cañas?
Juan José Cañas was Salvadoran.
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· DBpedia: Juan José Cañas (writer)
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