Carmen de Icaza, 8th Baroness of Claret facts for kids
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The Baroness of Claret
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| Born | María Carmen de Icaza y de León 17 May 1899 Madrid, Kingdom of Spain |
| Died | 16 March 1979 (aged 79) Madrid, Spain |
| Pen name | Valeria de León, Carmen de Icaza |
| Occupation | journalist, writer |
| Language | Spanish |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Period | 1935-1960 |
| Notable works | Cristina Guzmán |
| Spouse | Pedro Montojo Sureda (1930-1978; his death); 1 child |
María Carmen de Icaza y de León, 8th Baroness of Claret (born May 17, 1899 – died March 16, 1979) was a famous Spanish journalist and novelist. She wrote many popular books between 1935 and 1960. Her novel, Cristina Guzmán, published in 1936, was a huge hit. It was even turned into a play, a TV show, and a movie! By 1945, she was one of the best-selling writers in Spain. Her father was Francisco A. de Icaza, a well-known Mexican writer and diplomat.
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About Carmen de Icaza
Early Life and Family
María Carmen de Icaza y de León was born in Madrid, Spain, on May 17, 1899. She was the second daughter of Francisco Asís de Icaza y Beña, who was a Mexican ambassador and a poet. Her mother, Beatriz de León y Loynaz, was born in La Habana and came from a Spanish noble family.
Carmen grew up with four sisters: Beatriz, Ana María, María Luz, and María Sonsoles. Her sister María Sonsoles later became known as the Marquesa de Llanzol. Carmen also had one brother named Francisco de Asís.
Starting Her Career
In 1925, Carmen's father passed away. After this, she began working at a newspaper called El Sol. This was an important step in her career as a writer and journalist.
In 1930, Carmen married Pedro Montojo Sureda, who was a Lieutenant Colonel. A couple of years later, in 1932, they had their only child, a daughter named Paloma Montojo y de Icaza. Paloma later became the mother of Íñigo Méndez de Vigo, a well-known person in Spain.
Carmen started writing novels in 1935. At first, she used the pen name Valeria de León. But later, she began to use her real name, Carmen de Icaza, for her books.
Becoming a Baroness
On December 14, 1951, Carmen received a special honor. She was given the noble title of the 8th Baroness of Claret. She earned this title because of her important work and help with charity.
Later Life and Legacy
Carmen's husband, Pedro, passed away on March 17, 1978. Carmen herself died almost exactly a year later, on March 16, 1979, in her hometown of Madrid. She left behind a legacy of popular novels and a significant mark on Spanish literature.
See also
In Spanish: Carmen de Icaza para niños
