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José Hernández
AuthorBooks · Second hand1834-1886
José Hernández 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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About José Hernández
Birth
1834
Death
1886
First book
1879
Years writing
147
José Hernández 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.
José Hernández was a multifaceted figure who excelled as a soldier, journalist, politician, and poet.
He is the greatest exponent of gaucho literature thanks to his masterpiece, The Gaucho Martin Fierro.
His life was marked by intense public activity, working even as a stenographer and merchant.
Born in Buenos Aires in 1834, his literary legacy remains a fundamental pillar of Argentine identity.
Throughout his career, he wrote more than 70 works exploring historical and poetic themes.
