José María Egas

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1896 – 1982

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Who was José María Egas?

José María Egas was an Ecuadorian poet. Many of his poems were turned into the lyrics of "pasillos". Egas studied law at the University of Guayaquil graduated in 1927. He was then active as a lawyer and journalist, but became best known for his poetry, being appointed national poet laureate in 1976. He served as a professor at the University of Guayaquil.

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Born
1896
Also known as
  • Jose Maria Egas
Died
1982

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on July 23, 2013

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