Luis García Montero
Luis García Montero is a renowned Spanish poet, literary critic, and essayist known for his contributions to contemporary poetry and his role as the director of the Instituto Cervantes. Born in Granada, García Montero's work often explores themes of identity, memory, and the passage of time, reflecting his deep engagement with both literature and culture. He has also expressed his views on the intersections between literature and sports, particularly football, emphasizing how both can shape human experience and identity. His recent discussion with former Argentine footballer Jorge Valdano highlighted the compatibility of literature and football, underlining their shared significance in personal and societal narratives.
Born on Apr 04, 1958 (67 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2 | 8.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 86,184 | $1,400,000 | 2,581$ |
| Panama | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,090 | $76,000 | 72$ |
| Totals | 3 | 51,069,546 | 90,274 | $1,476,000 | 2,653$ |
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Recent Mentions
Panama:
Luis García Montero is the director of the Instituto Cervantes who accused Santiago Muñoz Machado of unilaterally proposing Panama as the venue for the next Congress Internacional de la Lengua Española.
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Spain:
Luis García Montero wrote the prologue for the collection of columns by Almudena Grandes.
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Spain:
Luis García Montero is the widower of Almudena Grandes and wrote a preface for the anniversary tribute.
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Spain:
Luis García Montero's poetry is characterized by a rare lyrical gentleness.
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Spain:
Luis García Montero moderated the event where Nadia Calviño presented her book.
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Spain:
Luis García Montero, the director of the Instituto Cervantes, inaugurated the event showcasing indigenous culture.
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Mauritania:
Luis Garcia Montero is the director of the Cervantes Institute who met with the Mauritanian Minister during his visit.
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Argentina:
Luis García Montero had a public dispute with Santiago Muñoz Machado regarding language and its usage.
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Argentina:
Luis García Montero expressed admiration for Charly García during a visit to donate musical pieces.
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Spain:
Luis García Montero was among those who celebrated Joaquín's last vals.
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