Miguel de Unamuno
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Miguel de Unamuno was born on September 29, 1864, and died on December 31, 1936, at Casa del Regidor Ovalle Prieto in Salamanca [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][1][14][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][15]. A Spanish citizen, he was a poet, philosopher, writer, essayist, novelist, and literary critic who practiced Christianity [16][12][1][17]. He studied at the Universidad Central and Complutense University of Madrid before working as an employer at the University of Salamanca in the field of philosophy .
Unamuno was a prominent member of the Generation of '98 movement [18][19][20][21]. He married Concha Lizárraga in 1891, a union that lasted until 1934, and they had two children, Salomé de Unamuno and Fernando de Unamuno [22][22]. His professional life included serving as Rector of the University of Salamanca from 1900 to 1914 and again from 1931 to 1936, as well as holding the position of Member of the Cortes republicanas from 1931 to 1933 and Madrilgo Ateneoko presidentea from 1933 to 1934 [23].
He received several honors, including Hijo Adoptivo de Salamanca, an honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca, and a doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble [15][24]. Unamuno was also a member of the Royal Spanish Academy and the Sociedad de Amigos de Portugal .
Key Facts
- Place of burial: San Carlos Borromeo cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Concha Lizárraga[12]
- Child: Salomé de Unamuno[13], Fernando de Unamuno[14]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[15]
- Occupation: literary critic[16], university teacher[17], playwright[18], politician[19]
- Field of work: philosophy[20]
- Position held: Member of the Cortes republicanas[21], Rector of the University of Salamanca[22], Madrilgo Ateneoko presidentea[23], Member of the Royal Spanish Academy[24]
- Employer: University of Salamanca[25]
- Educated at: Universidad Central[26]
- Student: Nicolás Achúcarro y Lund[27]
- Notable work: Del sentimiento trágico de la vida[28], Mist[29]
- Award received: Hijo Adoptivo de Salamanca[30], honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca[31], doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[32]
- Member of: Royal Spanish Academy[33], Sociedad de Amigos de Portugal[34]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[35]
- Influenced by: Søren Kierkegaard[36], Arthur Schopenhauer[37], Karl Marx[38], Ferdinand Lassalle[39], Mikhail Bakunin[40], Augustine of Hippo[41], Blaise Pascal[42], Marcus Aurelius[43], Jean-Jacques Rousseau[44], Domingo Faustino Sarmiento[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Member of political party: Republican–Socialist Conjunction[47]
- Movement: Generation of '98[48]
- Genre: dramaturgy[49]
- Inventory number: MS COLL 00027 2B Annex[50]
- Commons category: Miguel de Unamuno[51]
- Archives at: Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library[52]
- Family name: Unamuno[53]
- Given name: Miguel[54]
- Pseudonym: Exóristo[55], Miguel de Unamuno[56]
Why It Matters
Miguel de Unamuno has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by José Martínez Ruiz[59], a novelist[60], 1873–1967[61], of Spain[62], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[63]; José Bergamín[64], a poet[65], 1895–1983[66], of Spain[67]; Michel del Castillo[68], a writer[69], 1933–2024[70], of France[71], awarded the Prix des Deux Magots[72], specialised in literature[73]; and José Baroja[74], a writer[75], b. 1983[76], of Chile[77], specialised in literature[78].
Works attributed to him include Mist[79], a literary work[80], founded in 1907[81]; Del sentimiento trágico de la vida[82], a literary work[83], founded in 1912[84]; and Abel Sánchez[85], a literary work[86].
FAQs
Where was Miguel de Unamuno born?
Miguel de Unamuno was born in Q65559008[2].
Where did Miguel de Unamuno die?
Miguel de Unamuno died in Casa del Regidor Ovalle Prieto, Salamanca[4].
Who was Miguel de Unamuno married to?
Miguel de Unamuno's spouses include Concha Lizárraga[12].
What did Miguel de Unamuno do for work?
Miguel de Unamuno worked as a poet[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], essayist[8], and novelist[9].
Where did Miguel de Unamuno go to school?
Miguel de Unamuno was educated at Universidad Central[26].
What awards did Miguel de Unamuno receive?
Honors received include Hijo Adoptivo de Salamanca[30], honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca[31], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[32].
Who did Miguel de Unamuno influence?
Miguel de Unamuno has been cited as an influence by José Martínez Ruiz[59], José Bergamín[64], Michel del Castillo[68], and José Baroja[74].