Dámaso Alonso

Spanish poet, philologist, and literary critic
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Summary

Dámaso Alonso is a human[1]. He was born in Madrid[2]. He was born on October 22, 1899[3]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. He died on January 25, 1990[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], linguist[8], university teacher[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (490 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Dámaso Alonso's place of birth was Madrid[2].
  • Dámaso Alonso passed away in Madrid[4].
  • Dámaso Alonso was born on October 22, 1899[3].
  • Dámaso Alonso was born on October 22, 1898[12].
  • Dámaso Alonso died on January 25, 1990[5].
  • Burial took place at La Almudena Cemetery[13].
  • Dámaso Alonso was married to Eulalia Galvarriato[14].
  • Dámaso Alonso held citizenship in Spain[15].
  • Spanish was Dámaso Alonso's native language[16].
  • Dámaso Alonso's professions included poet[6].
  • Dámaso Alonso's professions included writer[7].
  • Dámaso Alonso's professions included linguist[8].
  • Dámaso Alonso's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Dámaso Alonso's professions included translator[10].
  • Dámaso Alonso worked as a literary critic[17].
  • Dámaso Alonso held the position of member of the Real Academia de la Historia[18].
  • Dámaso Alonso held the position of Member of the Royal Spanish Academy[19].
  • Dámaso Alonso held the position of Director de la Real Academia Española[20].
  • Among Dámaso Alonso's employers was Complutense University of Madrid[21].
  • Among Dámaso Alonso's employers was University of Valencia[22].
  • Dámaso Alonso's education included a stint at University of Madrid[23].
  • Dámaso Alonso was educated at Complutense University of Madrid[24].
  • Dámaso Alonso's education included a stint at Our Lady of Remembrance College[25].
  • A notable student of Dámaso Alonso was Fernando Lázaro Carreter[26].
  • A notable student of Dámaso Alonso was Bartolomé Llorens[27].

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Origins and Family

Dámaso Alonso was born in Madrid[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 22, 1899[3] and October 22, 1898[12]. Spanish was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at University of Madrid[23], a university[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1943[30]; Complutense University of Madrid[24], a public university[31], in Spain[32], founded in 1970[33], headquartered in Rectorado de la UCM[34]; and Our Lady of Remembrance College[25], a Jesuit school[35], in Spain[36], founded in 1880[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], linguist[8], university teacher[9], translator[10], and literary critic[17]. Employers include Complutense University of Madrid[21], a public university[38], in Spain[39], founded in 1970[40], headquartered in Rectorado de la UCM[41] and University of Valencia[22], a public university[42], in Spain[43], founded in 1499[44], headquartered in Valencia[45]. Positions held include member of the Real Academia de la Historia[18], Member of the Royal Spanish Academy[19], and Director de la Real Academia Española[20]. Notable students include Fernando Lázaro Carreter[26] and Bartolomé Llorens[27]. Doctoral students include Ramón Lorenzo[46], a philologist[47], b. 1935[48], of Spain[49]; Fernando Lázaro Carreter[50]; Alonso Zamora Vicente[51]; Maria Josefa Canellada[52]; and A. Porqueras-Mayo[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Premio Nacional de Poesía[54], a National Prizes for Literature[55], in Spain[56], founded in 1922[57]; Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[58], a grade of an order[59], in Spain[60]; Fastenrath Award[61], a literary award[62], in Spain[63]; honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos[64], an award[65], in Peru[66]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[67], a grade of an order[68], in Peru[69]; and honorary doctor of the University of Hamburg[70], an award[71], in Germany[72].

Personal Life

Among Dámaso Alonso's spouses was Eulalia Galvarriato[14].

Death and Burial

Dámaso Alonso died on January 25, 1990[5]. He died in Madrid[4]. Burial took place at La Almudena Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Dámaso Alonso ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (490 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

His notable doctoral advisees include Fernando Lázaro Carreter[75], a linguist[76], 1923–2004[77], of Spain[78], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[79], specialised in linguistics[80] and Alonso Zamora Vicente[81], a lexicographer[82], 1916–2006[83], of Spain[84], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Alicante[85].

FAQs

Where was Dámaso Alonso born?

Dámaso Alonso's place of birth was Madrid[2].

Where did Dámaso Alonso die?

Dámaso Alonso died in Madrid[4].

Who was Dámaso Alonso married to?

Dámaso Alonso's spouses include Eulalia Galvarriato[14].

What did Dámaso Alonso do for work?

Dámaso Alonso worked as poet[6], writer[7], linguist[8], university teacher[9], and translator[10].

Where did Dámaso Alonso go to school?

Dámaso Alonso was educated at University of Madrid[23], Complutense University of Madrid[24], and Our Lady of Remembrance College[25].

What awards did Dámaso Alonso receive?

Honors received include Premio Nacional de Poesía[54], Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[58], Fastenrath Award[61], and honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos[64].

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  6. 12d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 15w ago · Ytterbyz · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 17w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  11. 20w ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Istituto veneto di scienze, lettere ed arti member id → alonso-damaso
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  12. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  13. 22w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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