Victoriano Crémer facts for kids
Victoriano Crémer (born December 18, 1906 – died June 27, 2009) was a Spanish poet and journalist. He was also known as the "official storyteller" of the city of León, Spain. In 2009, a newspaper called him Spain's "longest-living poet."
Crémer was born in Burgos, Spain. During the difficult time of the Spanish Civil War, he helped start a literary magazine called Espadaña. This magazine, whose name means Bell Tower, published poems by famous writers like Blas de Otero, César Vallejo, and Pablo Neruda.
Famous Works
Victoriano Crémer wrote many important books of poetry. Some of his most well-known works include:
- Tiempo de Soledad (which means Time of Solitude)
- Nuevos Cantos de Vida y Esperanza (meaning New Songs of Life and Hope)
- Libro de Cain (or The Book of Cain)
In 2008, Crémer won the Jaime Gil de Biedma Poetry Prize for his book El Ultimo Jinete (The Last Horseman). This was a big achievement for him.
Later Life and Legacy
Victoriano Crémer passed away in León, Spain, on June 27, 2009. He was 102 years old and died due to old age.
After his death, the Spanish Prime Minister, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, shared his sadness. Zapatero, who also lived in León, said that Crémer's literature helped guide Spain during "some very tough times in our history." He called Crémer a "cultural activist," meaning someone who used art and writing to make a positive difference in society.
See also
In Spanish: Victoriano Crémer para niños
