José Hernández (writer)
José Hernández | |
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Hernández, c. 1875 | |
| Born | José Rafael Hernández y Pueyrredón 10 November 1834 near San Martín, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| Died | 21 October 1886 (aged 51) Belgrano, Argentina |
| Resting place | La Recoleta Cemetery |
| Genre | Gaucho literature |
| Literary movement | National Autonomist Party |
| Notable works | Martín Fierro |
José Hernández (born José Rafael Hernández y Pueyrredón; 10 November 1834 in Chacras del Perdriel – 21 October 1886 in Buenos Aires) was an Argentine journalist, poet, and politician best known as the author of the epic poem Martín Fierro. In his tribute, his birthday is celebrated in Argentina as a national holiday, called Tradition Day.