José María Arguedas Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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José María Arguedas Altamirano (1918–1969) was a prominent Peruvian writer, novelist, and journalist who wrote in both Spanish and Quechua. Born in Andahuaylas, he is considered one of the leading literary figures of 20th-century Peru. Alongside authors Ciro Alegría and Manuel Scorza, he is part of a notable trilogy of writers associated with the indigenous movement in Peru. Arguedas' work is closely tied to his activities as an anthropologist and his studies of Peruvian folklore, reflecting his deep engagement with indigenous culture and identity.

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Meaning of the name - Jose

God will increase, He will add

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January 18, 1911 Facts

Generation Group

José María Arguedas belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Andahuaylas

Place of Death: Lima

Cause of Death: shot to the head

Educated At: National University of San Marcos

Occupation: short story writer | essayist | indigenist | novelist | anthropologist | university teacher | ethnologist | journalist | translator | politician | poet

Spouses: Sybila Arredondo | Celia Bustamante

Employers: National Agrarian University | National University of San Marcos

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.