Mingote facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Excelentísimo Señor Don Antonio Mingote 1st Marquess of Daroca
Mingote in 1981
Born	Ángel Antonio Mingote Barrachina (1919-01-17)17 January 1919 Sitges (Barcelona), Spain
Died	3 April 2012(2012-04-03) (aged 93) Madrid, Spain
Occupation	cartoonist, writer and journalist
Seat r of the Real Academia Española
In office 20 November 1988 – 26 December 2020
Preceded by	Seat established
Succeeded by	Santiago Muñoz Machado

Ángel Antonio Mingote Barrachina (born January 17, 1919 – died April 3, 2012), known simply as Mingote, was a very famous Spanish cartoonist, writer, and journalist. He was known for his daily cartoons in the newspaper ABC, which he drew from 1953 until he passed away in 2012. He also wrote many books and was a respected member of the Real Academia Española, which is like a special group that looks after the Spanish language.

Who Was Antonio Mingote?

Antonio Mingote was born in Sitges, a town in Barcelona, Spain. From a young age, he showed a great talent for drawing and telling stories. He became one of Spain's most loved artists because of his clever and funny drawings.

His Amazing Career

Mingote started drawing cartoons for newspapers when he was young. His daily cartoons in the ABC newspaper were very popular. People looked forward to seeing his drawings every day. His cartoons often made people think about important topics in a lighthearted way. He used humor to share his ideas about life and society.

Besides drawing, Mingote was also a talented writer. He wrote many books, including stories and essays. His work showed his deep understanding of people and the world around him.

Special Honors and Awards

Mingote received many important awards throughout his life for his amazing work. These awards recognized his talent as a cartoonist and writer.

Becoming a Marquess

On December 1, 2011, King Juan Carlos I of Spain gave Mingote a very special honor. He was given the hereditary title of Marquess of Daroca. This means he became a member of the Spanish nobility, which is a high social rank. It was a way to celebrate his long and important career.

Important Recognitions

Here are some of the many awards Antonio Mingote received:

• 1961 Cruz de Caballero de la Orden de Isabel la Católica (a special cross from the Order of Isabella the Catholic)
• 1967 Premio Mingote (an award named after him!)
• 1976 Premio Ondas (a famous Spanish radio and TV award)
• 1979 Premio Juan Palomo, Larra y Víctor de la Serna
• 1980 Premio Nacional de Periodismo (National Journalism Award)
• 1988 Premio iberoamericano de humor gráfico "Quevedos" (an award for graphic humor from Spain and Latin America)
• 1988 Medalla de Oro al Mérito Artístico (Gold Medal for Artistic Merit)
• 1995 Medalla de Oro del Ayuntamiento de Madrid (Gold Medal from the City of Madrid)
• 1996 Medalla de Oro al Mérito en el Trabajo (Gold Medal for Merit in Work)
• 1997 Cruz de plata de la Guardia civil (Silver Cross from the Civil Guard)
• 1998 Cartero Honorario de España (Honorary Postman of Spain)
• 1999 Pluma de oro de El Club de la Escritura (Golden Pen from The Writing Club)
• 2005 Doctor Honoris Causa por la Universidad de Alcalá de Henares (Honorary Doctorate from the University of Alcalá de Henares)
• 2007 Doctor Honoris Causa por la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (Honorary Doctorate from King Juan Carlos University)
• Award Gato Perich
• Gold Medal of Fine Arts

His Books

A mural drawn by Mingote in 1987 at the Retiro station in the Madrid underground.

Antonio Mingote wrote many books that showed his unique humor and wisdom. Some of his well-known books include:

• El conde sisebuto
• Historia de la gente (History of People)
• Historia de Madrid (History of Madrid)
• Historia del traje (History of Clothing)
• Hombre solo (Lonely Man)
• Hombre atónito (Astonished Man)
• Historia del mus (History of Mus, a card game)
• Las palmeras de cartón (The Cardboard Palm Trees)
• Mi primer Quijote (My First Quijote)
• Patriotas adosados

Later Life and Legacy

Antonio Mingote passed away in Madrid on April 3, 2012. He left behind a huge collection of cartoons, writings, and art that continues to entertain and inspire people. His work is remembered for its wit, kindness, and ability to capture the everyday life and feelings of people. He is still considered one of Spain's most important and beloved artists.

See also

In Spanish: Antonio Mingote para niños