About Ricardo Jaimes Freyre
Lived 1868 – 1933 (aged 64). Ricardo Jaimes Freyre was a Bolivian poet, writer and diplomat.
Ricardo Jaimes Freyre (May 12, 1868 – April 24, 1933) was a Peruvian-born Bolivian poet.
Background and early years
Born in Tacna, Peru on May 12, 1868, his Symbolist-influenced verse, which frequently took advantage of free verse forms, was important in the development of Latin American modernism.
Freyre spent much of his time abroad, especially in Tucumán, Argentina, teaching literature at the Padres Lourdistas' Secondary School.
Collaboration with Rubén Darío
He founded, in collaboration with Rubén Darío the "short-lived but influential" review Revista de América.
His works were also influenced by Norse mythology.
Death
Freyre died in Banfield, Argentina on April 24, 1933.
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Who was Ricardo Jaimes Freyre?
Bolivian poet (1868-1933)
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Ricardo Jaimes Freyre was born on 12 May 1868 in Tacna.
When did Ricardo Jaimes Freyre die?
Ricardo Jaimes Freyre died on 24 April 1933 in Buenos Aires.
What was Ricardo Jaimes Freyre's occupation?
Ricardo Jaimes Freyre was a poet, writer and diplomat.
What nationality was Ricardo Jaimes Freyre?
Ricardo Jaimes Freyre was Bolivian.
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