Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao
Galician writer, painter, doctor and politician (1886-1950).
The record
Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao was a Galician writer, painter, doctor and politician. Born on 29 January 1886 in Rianxo, Castelao died on 7 January 1950 in Buenos Aires at the age of 63.
Positions held include Member of the Cortes republicanas (1931–1933) and Member of the Cortes republicanas (1936–1939). Notable works include Sempre en Galiza and Álbum Nós. Castelao studied at University of Santiago de Compostela. Honours include Galician Literature Day and Gold medal of Galicia.
With a Wikipedia article in 26 languages, Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao is No. 60,972 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 29 January 1886, Rianxo
- Died
- 7 January 1950, Buenos Aires (aged 63)
- Country
- Spain
- Known as
- Caricaturist, painter, writer
- Field
- Literature
- Party
- Partido Galeguista
- Education
- University of Santiago de Compostela
- Languages
- Galician, Spanish
- Wikipedia editions
- 26
Did you know
Was 45 when first member of the Cortes republicanas (1931).
Lived to 63.
Shares a birthday with Anton Chekhov and William McKinley.
Has a Wikipedia article in 26 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1931–1933Member of the Cortes republicanas
- 1936–1939Member of the Cortes republicanas
Connections
- FatherMariano Rodríguez Dios
- MotherJoaquina Castelao Genme
- SpouseVirxinia Pereira Renda
Honours and works
Awards
- Galician Literature Day1964
- Gold medal of Galicia1984
Notable works
- Sempre en Galiza
- Álbum Nós
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- Wikidata Q736924 (facts, CC0)
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