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José María Samper Agudelo
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| Born | José María Balbino Venancio Samper Agudelo 31 March 1828 Honda, Tolima, Colombia |
| Died | 22 July 1888 (aged 60) Anapoima, Cundinamarca, Colombia |
| Resting place | Central Cemetery of Bogotá |
| Occupation | Lawyer, journalist, politician |
| Language | Spanish |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Alma mater | University of Bogotá (JD, 1810) |
| Period | 1845—1888 |
| Genre | Prose |
| Subject | Travel literature, history of Colombia, politics of Colombia |
| Literary movement | Costumbrismo |
| Spouse | Elvira Levi Espina (1851-1852) Soledad Acosta Kemble (1855-1888) |
| Children |
María Josefa Samper Acosta |
| Relatives |
Miguel Samper Agudelo |
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José María Balbino Venancio Samper Agudelo (born March 31, 1828 – died July 22, 1888) was an important Colombian figure. He was a lawyer, a politician, and a very busy writer. He wrote many different kinds of books and articles.
José María Samper wrote poetry, plays, funny stories, and novels. He also wrote books about history and travel. He worked for many newspapers and magazines. He even started his own magazine called La Revista Americana. He was also a main editor for El Deber and El Comercio.
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Early Life and Family
José María Balbino Venancio Samper Agudelo was born in Honda, Colombia. His parents were José María Samper Blanco and Tomasa Agudelo y Tafur. He had several brothers and sisters.
His sister, Agripina, married a well-known writer named Manuel Ancízar Basterra. His older brother, Miguel, was a successful businessman and politician. Miguel was also the great-grandfather of a future Colombian president, Ernesto Samper Pizano.
José María Samper married Elvira Levi Espina in 1851. Sadly, she passed away in 1852. They did not have any children.
Later, on May 5, 1855, he married Soledad Acosta Kemble. She was also a famous writer and journalist. Together, they had four daughters. Their daughter, Bertilda, became a nun and wrote poetry, just like her parents. Two of their daughters, Carolina and María Josefa, passed away when they were young in 1872. Their youngest daughter was Blanca Leonor.
Contributions as a Writer
José María Samper was a very active writer. He wrote about many topics. He shared his thoughts on history, politics, and society. His writings helped people understand Colombia better.
He was known for his detailed travel books. These books described the places he visited. They also shared his experiences and observations. He wrote many essays that looked closely at Colombian history. He also wrote about the political ideas of his time.
Samper's work is part of a style called Costumbrismo. This style focuses on describing the customs and daily life of people. He helped readers see and understand the world around them.
Public Service and Politics
Besides writing, José María Samper was involved in politics. He worked as a lawyer. He also held different positions in the government. His political work often went hand-in-hand with his writing. He used his articles to share his political views. He wanted to make Colombia a better place.
He believed in certain ideas for how the country should be run. He often wrote about these ideas in newspapers. This helped shape public opinion. He was a voice for change and progress in Colombia.
Legacy and Impact
José María Samper passed away on July 22, 1888. He left behind a large collection of writings. His work is still important today. It helps us learn about Colombia in the 1800s.
He is remembered as a key figure in Colombian literature and politics. His stories, essays, and poems give us a look into the past. They show us the challenges and changes of his time. His contributions helped shape the cultural and political landscape of Colombia.
See also
- History of Colombia
- Colombian literature
