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About Pablo Neruda
Pablo Neruda (Neftali Ricardo Reyes Basoalto) was a Chilean poet.
His Highlights
He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971.
His Themes
Surrealist poems, historical epics, political manifestos, an autobiography and love poems.
His Legacy
Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez once referred to him as: "The greatest poet of the 20th century in any language".
His Personal Life
He owned 3 houses in Chile. They are now all open as museums.
Fun Facts
He derived his pen name, Pablo Neruda, from the Czech poet Jan Neruda. He wrote in green ink, which was his personal symbol for desire and hope.
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F.A.Q. about Pablo Neruda
When is his birthday?
Pablo Neruda's birthday is on July 12, 1904.
In how many days is his birthday?
Pablo's birthday is in 107 days
How old was Pablo when he died?
He was 69 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 23, 1973.
How old would he be today?
Pablo Neruda would be 119 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Pablo from?
He was born in Parral, Chile.