Eduardo Marquina facts for kids
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Marquina and the second or maternal family name is Angulo.
Quick facts for kids
Eduardo Marquina
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Eduardo Marquina Angulo
21 January 1879 Barcelona, Spain
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| Died | 21 November 1946 (aged 67) New York City, US
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| Occupation | Author and playwright |
| Seat G of the Real Academia Española | |
| In office 3 August 1939 – 21 November 1946 |
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| Preceded by | Pedro de Novo y Colson |
| Succeeded by | José María de Cossío |
Eduardo Marquina Angulo (born January 21, 1879 – died November 21, 1946) was a famous Spanish writer. He was known for writing plays for the theater and also beautiful poems. He was part of a special art movement called Catalan Modernism.
One of his most famous plays was En Flandes se ha puesto el Sol (which means The Sun Has Set in Flanders). This play won an award from the Royal Spanish Academy for being a great historical drama. Eduardo Marquina also wrote the words for the Spanish national anthem, called Marcha Real. These words were used when King Alfonso XII was ruling Spain.
Plays and Movies
Eduardo Marquina wrote many plays during his life. Some of his works were even turned into movies.
Movies Based on His Work
- The Nail (1944)
- Thirsty Land (1945)
See also
In Spanish: Eduardo Marquina para niños
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