Manuel González Zeledón
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Manuel González Zeledón was a Costa Rica
n writer. Writing under the nom-de-plume "Magón", he also worked to promote culture and literature in the country.
While his literary output was not prolific, he is remembered for works that serve to cast light on the people and culture of Costa Rica.
Born in San José
, he began his writing career on the newspaper La Patria, which at the time was edited by the writer Aquileo J. Echeverría
. Later, in conjunction with other writers, he founded the newspaper El País, opposing clerical interference in the government of the country.
In 1932 he was appointed ambassador the United States
, a position he still held at the time of his death.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
n writer. Writing under the nom-de-plume "Magón", he also worked to promote culture and literature in the country.
While his literary output was not prolific, he is remembered for works that serve to cast light on the people and culture of Costa Rica.
Born in San José
San José, Costa Rica
San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. Located in the Central Valley, San José is the seat of national government, the focal point of political and economic activity, and the major transportation hub of this Central American nation.Founded in 1738 by order of Cabildo de León, San...
, he began his writing career on the newspaper La Patria, which at the time was edited by the writer Aquileo J. Echeverría
Aquileo J. Echeverría
Aquileo J. Echeverría was a Costa Rican politician, writer, and journalist....
. Later, in conjunction with other writers, he founded the newspaper El País, opposing clerical interference in the government of the country.
In 1932 he was appointed ambassador the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, a position he still held at the time of his death.
See also
- Magón National Prize for CultureMagón National Prize for CultureThe Magón National Prize for Culture is a prestigious award given by the government of Costa Rica, through its Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Sport, to a Costa Rican citizen in recognition of their life's work in the cultural field...
, Costa Rica's highest cultural award, named in his honour.