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Octavio Paz

Writing
84 years oldMexico City, Mexico

Biography

Octavio Paz Lozano (March 31, 1914 – April 19, 1998) was a Mexican poet and diplomat. For his body of work, he was awarded the 1977 Jerusalem Prize, the 1981 Miguel de Cervantes Prize, the 1982 Neustadt International Prize for Literature, and the 1990 Nobel Prize in Literature.

Personal Details

Born
March 31, 1914 - April 19, 1998 (age 84)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Mexico City, Mexico
Known For
Writing