César Miró

Poet

Birthday June 7, 1907

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Peru

DEATH DATE Nov 8, 1999 (92)

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About

Twentieth-century author and poet who also wrote several popular Peruvian songs. His published literary works include Sky and Land of Santa Rosa, The Marshall's Wife, and The Secrets of La Victoria.

Before Fame

He began publishing poetry when he was just fifteen years old. A literary enthusiast, he spent his college years reading books in the library instead of attending classes.

Trivia

He won Peru's National Cultural Award for his literary and musical accomplishments.

Family Life

His birth name was Cesar Alfredo Miro Quesada Bahamonde. He fathered a son named Cesar Gabriell Miro Quesada.

Associated With

He and Bob Dylan were both accomplished songwriters and authors of the Twentieth Century.