Bartolomé Hidalgo

Monument to Bartolomé Hidalgo in Montevideo. Bartolomé José Hidalgo (Montevideo, 24 August 1788 - Morón, 28 November 1822) was a Uruguayan writer and poet.

Alongside Hilario Ascasubi he is considered one of the initiators of Gaucho literature.

Nowadays the most important literary award in Uruguay is named after him: Premio Bartolomé Hidalgo.

Also the National Route 13 and a park near Andresito are named after him. Provided by Wikipedia
1
Cover Image
Digitalia Hispánica
eBook
Save to List
Saved in:
Search Tools: Get RSS Feed — Email this Search —