Federico Campbell facts for kids
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Federico Campbell
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| Born | 1 July 1941 |
| Died | 15 February 2014 (aged 72) Mexico City, Mexico
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| Occupation | Journalist, writer, essayist, translator, narrator |
| Years active | 1971–2014 |
| Children | 1 |
Federico Campbell (born July 1, 1941 – died February 15, 2014) was a Mexican writer, reporter, and journalist. He was born in Tijuana but became very successful after moving to Mexico City.
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Who Was Federico Campbell?
Federico Campbell was an important Mexican writer. He was known for his stories, essays, and translations. He helped many people understand different cultures through his work.
Early Life and Family
Federico Campbell was born on July 1, 1941, in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. His mother, Carmen Quiroz, was a teacher. His father, Federico Campbell, worked as a telegraph operator. His family had roots in Scotland and America. They moved to Mexico from Virginia in the 1830s. Federico had two sisters named Sarina and Silvia.
His Career and Achievements
Campbell became famous for his collection of short stories called Tijuanenses. This book was also published in English as Tijuana: Stories on the Border. In 2000, he won the Colima Prize for Fiction. He received this award for his book Transpeninsular.
In 1995, he was given the J. S. Guggenheim Fellowship. This is a special award that helps talented people with their work. Federico Campbell also translated many books. He brought works by writers like Harold Pinter and Leonardo Sciascia into Spanish. His son, Federico Campbell Peña, also became a writer and journalist.
Later Life
Federico Campbell passed away on February 15, 2014. He was 72 years old. He died in Mexico City after having a stroke. His writings continue to be important in Mexican literature.
Books by Federico Campbell
Federico Campbell wrote many interesting books. Here are some of his well-known works:
- Pretexta (1979)
- Todo lo de las focas (1982; also known as All about Seals)
- Tijuanenses (1989; also known as Tijuana: Stories on the Border, 1995)
- La memoria de Sciascia (1989; also known as Sciascia's Memory)
- La invención del poder (1994; also known as The Invention of Power)
- Post scriptum triste (1994)
- Máscara negra (1995; also known as Black Mask)
- Transpeninsular (2000)
- La clave Morse (2001; also known as The Morse Code)
- El imperio del adiós (2002; also known as The Empire of Farewell)
See also
In Spanish: Federico Campbell para niños
