| Full Name |
Carlos Fuentes Macías |
| Date of Birth |
11 November 1928 |
| Place of Birth |
Panama City, Panama |
| Date of Death |
15 May 2012 |
| Place of Death |
Mexico City, Mexico |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Mexican |
| Education |
National Autonomous University of Mexico, Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva |
| Profession |
Novelist, essayist, short-story writer, diplomat |
| Years of Activity |
1954-2012 |
| Brief Information |
Carlos Fuentes was a prominent Mexican novelist and essayist, recognized for his contributions to Latin American literature and the "Latin American Boom." His works often explored Mexican identity, history, and social issues, frequently employing experimental narrative techniques. He received numerous accolades, including the Miguel de Cervantes Prize in 1987, solidifying his status as a major figure in 20th-century literature. |