July 3, 1888 is the birthday of the prolific and poetic Spanish writer, Ramón Gómez de la Serna, born in Madrid, Spain. While educated at the University of Madrid Law School, he chose another professional, gifting the world with one less lawyer and one more extraordinary literary talent. Serna penned short stories, plays, novels, biographies,… Continue reading Ramón Gómez de la Serna, Spanish Writer 1888
Year: 1888
Ramón López Velarde, Poet
June 15, 1888 is the birthday of nationally cherished Mexican poet, Ramón López Velarde. Velarde was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, a beautiful city in the central Mexican high desert. He attended a Catholic seminary, and then changed his career to law. Velarde became a judge, and later supported the Mexican Revolution. He began writing poetry… Continue reading Ramón López Velarde, Poet
Terry de la Mesa Allen, Sr., Hero of the World Wars
April 1, 1888 is the birthday of Terry de la Mesa Allen, Sr. (1888-1969), who fought in both World War I and World War II. Mesa commanded the First Infantry Division in North Africa and Sicily. Despite flunking out of West Point twice, Mesa rose to the rank of Major General. Legendary for his unorthodox… Continue reading Terry de la Mesa Allen, Sr., Hero of the World Wars