About Omar Lara
Lived 1941 – 2021 (aged 80). Omar Lara was a Chilean poet, translator, editor, philologist and writer.
Luis Omar Lara Mendoza (June 9, 1941 – July 2, 2021) was a Chilean poet, translator, and editor.
Awards 2007, Premio Casa de América de Poesía Americana
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Who was Omar Lara?
Chilean poet, translator and editor
When was Omar Lara born?
Omar Lara was born on 9 June 1941 in Nueva Imperial.
When did Omar Lara die?
Omar Lara died on 2 July 2021 in Concepción.
What was Omar Lara's occupation?
Omar Lara was a poet, translator, editor, philologist and writer.
What nationality was Omar Lara?
Omar Lara was Chilean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Omar Lara. https://biography.guide/omar-lara/
MLA: "Omar Lara." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/omar-lara/.
Chicago: "Omar Lara." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/omar-lara/.
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