Alejandro Arango y Escandón facts for kids
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Alejandro Arango y Escandón
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| Born | July 10, 1821  Puebla |
| Died | February 28, 1883 (aged 61) |
| Occupation | Poet, lawyer, librarian |
Alejandro Arango y Escandón (born July 10, 1821 – died February 28, 1883) was an important Mexican author. He was also known as a poet, lawyer, and librarian. He made many contributions to Mexican culture and public service during his life.
Early Life and Education
Alejandro Arango y Escandón was born on July 10, 1821, in Puebla City, Mexico. He received a very good education. He studied in important cities like Madrid, Spain, and Paris, France. These studies helped him become a well-rounded and knowledgeable person.
Career and Achievements
After his education, Arango y Escandón held several high positions in public service. Interestingly, he chose not to accept any payment for these jobs. He believed in serving his country without expecting money in return.
He was also a passionate collector of books. His personal library was one of the largest and most valuable in all of Mexico. It contained many rare and important texts.
Arango y Escandón was a talented writer. Among his best works are a collection of poems and a historical essay. This essay was titled Ensayo historico sobre Fray Luis de Leon. This particular work was highly praised. It earned him membership in two very respected institutions in Spain: the Royal Spanish Academy and the Academy of History of Spain. These memberships showed how much his writing was valued.
Alejandro Arango y Escandón passed away on February 28, 1883, in Mexico City. He was 61 years old.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "ARANGO Y ESCANDÓN, Alejandro". Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography. (1891). New York: D. Appleton.
See Also
In Spanish: Alejandro Arango y Escandón para niños
