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José Hernández

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José Hernández

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Also known as Jose Hernandez

Argentine writer (1834-1886)

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José Hernández (1834–1886) was an author whose literary output includes forty-seven works. Among his notable writings are *Martin Fierro*, *El gaucho Martín Fierro*, and *La vuelta de Martín Fierro*. He also authored *Vida de "El Chacho" y otros escritos en prosa*, *Proceso al Chacho*, and *Jose Hernández y lo que sus poemas encierran*.

His bibliography is documented across various sources, with one database listing five works. Hernández has been referenced by ninety-three other encyclopedia articles.

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Born
José Rafael Hernández y Pueyrredón , ( 1834-11-10 ) 10 November 1834, near San Martín , Buenos Aires Province , Argentina
Died
21 October 1886 (1886-10-21) (aged 51), Belgrano , Argentina
Resting place
La Recoleta Cemetery
Genre
Gaucho literature
Literary movement
National Autonomist Party
Notable works
Martín Fierro

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Family name
Hernández
Gender
male
Citizenship
Argentina
Place of birth
San Andrés de Giles
Place of death
Belgrano
Occupation
merchant
Languages spoken
Spanish
Image
José Hernández.jpg
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name in native language
José Hernández
place of burial
Recoleta Cemetery
Commons category
José Hernández
date of birth
1834-11-10
date of death
1886-10-21
birth name
José Rafael Hernández
Commons Creator page
José Hernández
writing language
Spanish
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José Hernández (born José Rafael Hernández y Pueyrredón; 10 November 1834 in Chacras del Perdriel – 21 October 1886 in Buenos Aires) was an Argentine journalist, poet, and politician best known as the author of the epic poem Martín Fierro. In his tribute, his birthday is celebrated in Argentina as a national holiday, called Tradition Day.

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