Juan León Mera
Ecuadorian writer, artist and politician (1832-1894)
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Juan León Mera was born on June 28, 1832 in Ambato[1][2] and died there on December 13, 1894[1][2]. He worked as a painter and writer[3], producing the notable work "chromium". In addition to his artistic career, he served as a National Congress Deputy.
Key Facts
- Child: José Trajano Mera[8]
- Country of citizenship: Ecuador[9]
- Position held: National Congress Deputy[10]
- Notable work: Cumandá[11]
- Member of: Réunion[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Juan León Mera[14]
- Family name: Mera[15]
- Given name: Juan[16], León[17]
- Topic's main category: Category:Juan León Mera[18]
- Relative: Blanca Martínez Mera[19]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[21]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[22]
Why It Matters
Juan León Mera has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
Works attributed to him include Cumandá[25], a literary work[26].
FAQs
Where was Juan León Mera born?
Juan León Mera was born in Ambato[2].
Where did Juan León Mera die?
Juan León Mera died in Ambato[4].