José Hernández

Also known as Jose Hernandez

Argentine writer (1834-1886)

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José Rafael Hernández (1834-1886) was an Argentine poet, politician and journalist. He is best remembered for being the author of Martin Fierro, the most important exponent of gaucho literature. In his honor, every October 10th (the date of his birthday), the Día de la tradición is celebrated.

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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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Instance of: human
Family name: Hernández
Gender: male
Citizenship: Argentina
Place of birth: San Andrés de Giles
Place of death: Belgrano
Occupation: merchant
Political party: National Autonomist Party
Languages spoken: Spanish
Notable work: La paja de Martín Fierro
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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