Pablo Neruda
12 July 1904 – 23 September 1973
Pablo Neruda was the pen name of Chilean poet and diplomat Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto, one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. His works range from surrealist poems and love verses to historical epics and political manifestos, including Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair and Canto General. He served as a senator and diplomat and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971.
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Life events
Neruda was born Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto in Parral, Chile.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgVeinte poemas de amor y una canción desesperada made him famous while still in his teens.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgNeruda served as Chilean consul in cities across Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgIn Madrid, Neruda befriended García Lorca and became politically radicalized by the Spanish Civil War.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgNeruda was elected senator representing northern mining provinces as a Communist Party member.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgAfter the Communist Party was outlawed, Neruda fled Chile and lived in exile for several years.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHis epic poem cycle chronicling the history and geography of Latin America was published.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgNeruda received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his poetry.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgNeruda died in Santiago days after the military coup that overthrew President Salvador Allende.
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