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Mariano José de Larra
Spanish romantic writer
| Bio | Mariano José de Larra y Sánchez de Castro was a Spanish romantic writer and journalist best known for his numerous essays and his infamous suicide. His works were often satirical and critical of the 19th-century Spanish society, and focused on both the politics and customs of his time.2 |
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| Born | 1809 Mar 241 |
| Died | 1837 Feb 131 |
| Occupation | journalist, literary critic, playwright, poet, writer1 |
| Cause of death | gunshot wound, suicide1 |
| Status | Confirmed: Mariano José de Larra is a 27 Club member |