About Óscar Cerruto
Lived 1912 – 1981 (aged 68). Óscar Cerruto was a Bolivian journalist, writer, diplomat, poet, novelist and short story writer.
Óscar Cerruto (13 June 1912 – 10 April 1981) was a Bolivian poet, novelist, short story writer, journalist and diplomat.
Biography Cerruto was born in the city of La Paz in 1912. He wrote Barrage of Fire, named one of the greatest novels ever written in Bolivia.
Considered as one of the five most important Bolivian writers of the past century, Oscar Cerruto is the author of the main social novels published in Bolivia. His work not only includes literature, but also Journalism as well as Spanish grammar studies.
Cerruto died in La Paz in 1981.
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Who was Óscar Cerruto?
Bolivian writer and diplomat (1912-1981)
When was Óscar Cerruto born?
Óscar Cerruto was born on 13 June 1912 in La Paz.
When did Óscar Cerruto die?
Óscar Cerruto died on 10 April 1981 in La Paz.
What was Óscar Cerruto's occupation?
Óscar Cerruto was a journalist, writer, diplomat, poet, novelist and short story writer.
What nationality was Óscar Cerruto?
Óscar Cerruto was Bolivian.
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