Numa Pompilio Llona facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Numa Pompilio Llona
Born	March 5, 1832 Guayaquil, Ecuador
Died	October 10, 1907 (1907-10-11) (aged 75) Guayaquil, Ecuador
Occupation	Poet, Diplomat
Nationality	Ecuadorian
Literary movement	Romanticism
Spouse	Enriqueta Marchena y Bentín, Lastenia Larriva

Numa Pompilio Llona (March 5, 1832 – April 5, 1907) was an important writer, teacher, and diplomat from Ecuador. He was known for his beautiful poetry and for helping his country in different ways. Even though he was very famous in his time, many people don't know about him today.

Early Life and Education

Numa Pompilio Llona was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. His father was a lawyer named Manuel Leocadio de Llona y Rivera. His mother, Mercedes Echeverri Llados, was from Colombia.

He went to primary school in Cali, Colombia. Later, he finished secondary school in Lima, Peru. Numa Pompilio Llona then studied law. He earned his law degree from the Universidad San Marcos in Lima, Peru.

Career and Public Service

Numa Pompilio Llona had many different jobs throughout his life. From 1854 to 1859, he worked as a literary editor. He wrote for a Peruvian newspaper called El Comercio.

In 1882, he became the head, or rector, of the University of Guayaquil. There, he also taught classes on art and literature. He was also a diplomat for Ecuador. This meant he represented his country in other nations. He worked in Spain (1860–62), France, Italy (1864), and Colombia (1884).

During his time as a diplomat, he met many famous writers. Some of these included Victor Hugo, George Sand, and Alphonse de Lamartine. He also directed the Municipal Museum and Library of Guayaquil from 1904 to 1907.

Family Life

Numa Pompilio Llona was married twice. His first wife was Enriqueta Marchena y Bentín. After she passed away, he married another writer. His second wife was the Peruvian poet and journalist Lastenia Larriva.

Later Life and Death

Numa Pompilio Llona passed away on April 5, 1907. He is buried in the Cementerio General of Guayaquil. His grave is in crypt number 705-C.

Lasting Legacy

Numa Pompilio Llona is remembered in his home city. A street in the famous Las Peñas neighborhood of Guayaquil is named after him. This area is a popular place for tourists. Many old houses on this street are now art galleries. Several well-known artists have their studios there. There are also schools in Ecuador that are named after Numa Pompilio Llona.

Literary Works

Numa Pompilio Llona wrote many poems and other works. Here are some of his notable literary creations:

• Cien sonetos (1847)
• Cien sonetos nuevos (1880)
• Interrogaciones
• Amor supremo
• Himnos, dianas y elegías patrióticas y religiosas
• De la penumbra a la Luz
• Cantos americanos (1866)
• Nuevas poesías
• Artículos en rosa
• Noches de dolor en las montañas (1872)
• Cantos patrióticos y religiosos (1881)
• Canto a la vida
• La odisea del alma (1876)
• Clamores de Occidente
• Poemas amatorios y diversos (1882)
• El gran enigma
• Noche de dolor en las montañas
• Grandeza moral
• La bandera del ecuador
• La estela de una vida (1893)
• Los caballeros del Apocalipsis (1869)

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