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Julio E. Suárez
Julio Emilio Suárez Sedraschi, also known as Peloduro (September 16, 1909, in Salto (Uruguay), Salto – August 15, 1965, in Montevideo) was a Uruguayan caricature artist, journalist, and comic book artist. Biography Julio E. Suárez was one of the pioneers of comic strips in Uruguay. Born in Salto, Uruguay, he traveled to Montevideo to study architecture in 1927, but he quickly abandoned his studies. In that time he began career with newspapers and his relationship with the short-lived Uruguayan newspaper, ''El Nacional'', where he published parliamentary notes. He published his first drawings (Wing y Roncadera) in "El Plata", before he moved to the magazine "Mundo Uruguayo" in 1934 where he published two series of drawings, “Ríase o no” (laugh or not) and “Contra-refranes” (contradictions). He worked with ''Mundo'' until 1950. Along with his work as an illustrator, he wrote scripts starring his character "Peloduro" for the radio broadcast station ''CX 24'' in Montevi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salto (Uruguay)
Salto () is the capital city of the Salto Department in northwestern Uruguay. As of the 2011 census it had a population of 104,028 and is the third most populated city in Uruguay, after Montevideo and Ciudad de la Costa. Location and geography The city is located on Route 3 about northwest of Montevideo, and on the east bank of the Río Uruguay across from the city of Concordia in Argentina. About north of the city the Salto Grande Bridge, built on top of the Salto Grande Dam, joins the two sides. Built on hills and bluffs, the city is situated near the Rio Uruguay's 'big jump' falls, which is also the location of the Salto Grande Dam. The land is low lying alongside the river bank, with an elevation of above sea level. History During the Guarani War the governor of Rio de la Plata, José de Andonaegui, and the Marquis of Valdelirios pleaded with Governor José Joaquín de Viana to move north with an army of 400 men and enforce the terms of the Treaty of Madrid. In Oct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
