Miguel Otero Silva
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Miguel Otero Silva (October 26, 1908 – August 28, 1985), was a Venezuelan writer, journalist, humorist and politician. A figure of great relevance in Venezuelan literature, his literary and journalistic works related strictly to the socio-political history of Venezuela. Throughout his life he was repeatedly forced into exile. Later on, after the establishment of a democratic state in 1958, he was elected to the Venezuelan Senate.
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Born | (1908-10-26)October 26, 1908 Barcelona, Anzoátegui |
Died | August 28, 1985(1985-08-28) (aged 76) Caracas, Venezuela |
Occupation | journalist, novelist, poet, politician |
Nationality | Venezuelan |
Notable works | Casas Muertas (1955) |
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