José Montero Iglesias facts for kids
José Montero Iglesias (born in 1878 – died on July 20, 1920) was a Spanish writer and journalist. He wrote many books and articles for newspapers and magazines. He is known for his stories, plays, and biographies.
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About José Montero Iglesias
José Montero Iglesias was born in Ciudad Rodrigo, a town in Salamanca, Spain. He spent most of his life in Santander and Madrid. In these cities, he worked for different newspapers and magazines.
He was the director of a magazine called Cántabra Magazine. He also wrote for many other newspapers and magazines. Some of these included La Atalaya, Letras Montañesas, El Diario Montañés, El Cantábrico, and El Pueblo Cantabro. José Montero Iglesias was the father of José Montero Alonso. He was also the grandfather of José Montero Padilla.
What José Montero Iglesias Wrote
José Montero Iglesias wrote different kinds of works. These included stories, plays for the theater, and biographies. Biographies are books about the lives of real people.
His Stories
Here are some of his well-known stories:
- Soledad (which means Loneliness)
- La sombra de Otelo (Othello's shadow)
- Carne y mármol (Meat and marble)
- Yelmo florido (Flowery Helm)
- El Solitario de Proaño (The Solitaire of Proano)
His Theater Plays
He also wrote plays for the theater. One famous play was:
- El patio de Monipodio (The courtyard of Monipodio). He wrote this play with Francisco Moya Rico. Maestro Villa created the music for it.
His Biographies
José Montero Iglesias wrote biographies about important people. Some of these were:
- José María de Pereda
- Ángel Fernández de los Ríos
- Pedro Velarde
His Final Years
José Montero Iglesias died at a young age. He was only 42 years old. He passed away from a sickness called tuberculosis. This happened in a special hospital called a sanatorium in Guadarrama.
In Spanish: José Montero Iglesias para niños
