Mauricio González de la Garza (October 6, 1923–1995) was a Mexican journalist, writer and music composer.

Life and career

González de la Garza was born in

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. He earned bachelors and master's degrees in

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from the Universidad Autónoma de México, as well a psychology doctorate. He wrote a nationally syndicated newspaper column, in Mexico, under the title "Mauricio Dice" (Mauricio Says). The column was a regular feature in the national daily ''

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'', amongst others. During the presidency of

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, the publication of 'Última Llamada' (Last Call) forced González de la Garza to live in exile in Falfurrias,

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. An accomplished pianist and composer in his own right, González de la Garza wrote several musical compositions, achieving widespread national success with "Polvo enamorado" ("Dust in Love"), interpreted by

José José José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz (17 February 1948 – 28 September 2019), known professionally as José José, was a Mexican singer. Also known as ''El Príncipe de la Canción'' (The Prince of Song), his performance and vocal style have influenced ma ...

Partial list of published works

* ''Río de la misericordia'' (1965) * ''El Padre Prior'' (1971) * ''Rey de oros'' (1972) * ''Abel o Purgatorio de Amor'' (1977, novel) * ''Última Llamada'' * ''Carta Abierta a Miguel de la Madrid, con copia a los mexicanos'' (1988) * ''El milagro azul'' (1988) * ''México rumbo a México'' (1993) * ''De Puebla los Fulgores'' (1995) * ''Soneto'' (1990) * Essay about

Walt Whitman Walter Whitman Jr. (; May 31, 1819 – March 26, 1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist; he also wrote two novels. He is considered one of the most influential poets in American literature and world literature. Whitman incor ...

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Memories about my sister: Josefina González de la Garza
1923 births 1995 deaths Mexican male journalists Mexican composers 20th-century Mexican composers People from Tamaulipas People from Brooks County, Texas 20th-century Mexican journalists National Autonomous University of Mexico alumni {{Mexico-composer-stub