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Alfonso Reyes was born in Monterrey, Mexico, in 1889, and died in Mexico City in 1959. He was the son of Bernardo Reyes, a former governor of Nuevo León and minister during the Porfirio Díaz regime. He published his first book, Cuestiones estéticas at the age of 21 and founded the Ateneo de la Juventud in 1910.

He lived in Madrid between 1914 and 1924, where he excelled as a literary journalist, investigator, translator, critic, and writer.

He was a member of the Mexican diplomatic corps, serving in France, Argentina and BrazilThis article is about Brazil, the country. For other article subjects named Brazil see Brazil (disambiguation). The Federative Republic of Brazil Republica Federativa do Brasil in Portuguese) is the largest and most populous country in South America. before returning to his country in 1939Events January-June January 2 End of term for Frank Finley Merriam, 28th Governor of California. He is succeeded by Culbert Levy Olson. January 24 Earthquake kills 30. 000 in Chile about 50. 000 sq mi razed January 26 Falangists take Barcelona January 26 to organize what is today El Colegio de México .

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