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Carlos Barral

1928-01-01 – 1989-12-12

Portrait of Carlos Barral
Foto de Carlos Barral i Agesta a la sala Carlos Barral de la Biblioteca Ventura Gassol de Calafell.Credit: Judesba

Life & Legacy

Carlos Barral i Agesta (1928–1989) was a Spanish poet, considered (along with Jaime Gil de Biedma) to be one of the greatest poets of the so-called generation of the 1950s. He helped to establish the Formentor Group and their literary awards the Prix Formentor and the Prix International. He was also a member of the European Parliament and an important publisher.

Occupation & Career

poet, politician, writer, editor, businessperson, essayist, publisher

Education

University of Barcelona

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Saint George's Cross

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Saint George's Cross

Education & Institutions

University of Barcelona

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1042738 — wikidata View source

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