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Juan Ramón Jiménez

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Also known as Juan Ramon Jimenez, Juan Ramon Jimenez Mantecon, Juan Ramón Jiménez Mantecón

Spanish poet (1881–1958)

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Juan Ramón Jiménez was a Spanish poet who lived from 1881 to 1958 and became one of the most influential literary figures of his time. His innovative approach to poetry and his contributions to Spanish literature made him a significant figure in early 20th-century modernist writing.

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Born
23 December 1881
Died
29 May 1958
Works
516

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Nobel Prize

  • The Nobel Prize in Literature1956

    “for his lyrical poetry, which in Spanish language constitutes an example of high spirit and artistical purity”

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Instance of
human
Family name
Jiménez
Gender
male
Citizenship
Spain
Place of birth
Moguer
Occupation
writer
Languages spoken
Spanish
Native language
Spanish
Official website
fundacion-jrj.es
Image
JRJimenez.JPG
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Juan Ramón Jiménez
date of birth
1881-12-24
date of death
1958-05-29
name in native language
Juan Ramón Jiménez Mantecón
birth name
Juan Ramón Jiménez Mantecón
date of burial or cremation
1958-06-00
writing language
Spanish
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Works in European collections

17 objects attributed to Juan Ramón Jiménez, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Encyclopedic overview

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Juan Ramón Jiménez Mantecón ( Spanish pronunciation: [xwan raˈmoŋ xiˈmeneθ manteˈkon]; 23 December 1881 – 29 May 1958) was a Spanish poet, a prolific writer who received the 1956 Nobel Prize in Literature "for his lyrical poetry, which in the Spanish language constitutes an example of high spirit and artistic purity". One of Jiménez's most important contributions to modern poetry was his advocacy of the concept of "pure poetry".

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