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Manuel González Zeledón (24 December 1864 – 29 May 1936) was a
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n writer. Writing under the nom-de-plume "Magón", he also worked to promote culture and literature in the country. While his literary output was not prolific, he is remembered for works that serve to cast light on the people and culture of Costa Rica. Born in San José, he began his writing career on the newspaper ''
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'', which at the time was edited by the writer
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. Later, in conjunction with other writers, he founded the newspaper ''
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'', opposing clerical interference in the government of the country. In 1932 he was appointed ambassador to the
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, and made his last return to Costa Rica on May 16th, 1936. The ambassador returned to his native country, ill, and died on May 29th, 1936. He was 71 years old.https://warbletoncouncil.org/manuel-gonzalez-zeledon-14693#menu-5


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Magón National Prize for Culture The Magón National Prize for Culture ''(Premio Nacional de Cultura Magón)'' is an award given by the government of Costa Rica Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America. It borders Nicaragua to the no ...
, Costa Rica's highest cultural award, named in his honour.


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1864 births 1936 deaths Costa Rican male writers Costa Rican diplomats Ambassadors of Costa Rica to the United States Writers from San José, Costa Rica {{CostaRica-writer-stub