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About Carlos Fuentes
Carlos Fuentes was a prominent Mexican diplomat, author, academic, and critic who was renowned for his novels. He was largely regarded as one of Latin America's best authors as well as Mexico's most well-known writers, having won a number of significant honors in literature.
He had a significant impact on the Latin American Boom, a literary movement in the 1960s and 1970s in which writers from the region experimented with new ideas in literature and poetry.
Carlos Fuentes’ famous works
In 1958, he accomplished his ambition by publishing his debut novel, “Where the Air Is Clear,” which became an instant success. He went on to publish many more novels, short tales, and essays such as "Aura", "Instinto de Inez", "Chac Mool", and "Un alma pura" cementing his reputation as one of Latin America's most acclaimed writers.
Carlos Fuentes’ parents, children, spouses and siblings
He had three children called Cecilia Fuentes Macedo, Natasha Fuentes Lemus, and Carlos Fuentes Lemus.
He married Silvia Lemus from 1973 to 2012. Prior to that, this author and Rita Macedo were married between 1959 and 1973.
He was born to Berta Macías and Rafael Fuentes.
He had a sister called Berta Fuentes.
Alma mater
Fuentes was educated at the following places:
- Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Achievements
- American Academy of Achievement's Golden Plate Award - winner (2006)
- Commander of the Order of Merit of Chile - winner (1993)
Trivia
In 2001, he was elected as an Honorary Member of the Mexican Academy of Language.
He called himself a "pre-modern" writer who solely used pens, ink, and paper to compose.
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F.A.Q. about Carlos Fuentes
When is his birthday?
Carlos Fuentes' birthday is on November 11, 1928.
In how many days is his birthday?
Carlos' birthday is in 202 days
How old was Carlos when he died?
He was 83 years old.
When did he die?
He died in May 15, 2012.
How old would he be today?
Carlos Fuentes would be 95 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Carlos from?
He was born in Panama City, Panama.