José María Carrascal facts for kids
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José María Carrascal
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José María Carrascal in 2006
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| Born | 8 December 1930 El Vellón, Madrid, Spain |
| Died | 4 November 2023 (aged 92) Madrid, Spain |
| Occupation | Writer and journalist |
| Genre | Novel |
José María Carrascal (born December 8, 1930 – died November 3, 2023) was a well-known Spanish journalist and writer. He spent many years reporting from different parts of the world and sharing his thoughts through his writing.
About His Life
José María Carrascal was born in 1930 in a small town called El Vellón, which is near Madrid, Spain. When he was older, he went to college in Barcelona to study philosophy. This helped him learn to think deeply about many different topics.
His Career as a Journalist
In 1959, José María Carrascal started his career as a journalist. He began working outside of Spain. From 1959 to 1966, he was a correspondent in Berlin. A correspondent is a journalist who reports news from a foreign country. He wrote for two newspapers, Diario de Barcelona and Pueblo.
After his time in Berlin, he moved to the United States. There, he started to focus more on writing books. He also worked for the United Nations, an important organization that tries to bring countries together.
In 1990, he returned to journalism. He became a columnist for the newspaper La Razón. A columnist writes regular articles, often sharing their opinions on current events. He wrote many essays about life in America and its unique ways.
Awards and Later Life
In 2021, José María Carrascal won a special award called the Luca de Tena Award for his work in journalism. He passed away on November 3, 2023, in Madrid, Spain, at the age of 92.
See also
- In Spanish: José María Carrascal para niños
