Death:Death by Disease 1 November 1947 (Age 37) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Chilean fiction writer and poet whose literary work covered both the lyrical genre -with a transparent, human and melancholic language, and perfect metre- and the narrative genre, which was much more realistic and close to criollismo. In 1945 he was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis, and had to take a rest for two months. In 1946 he accepted a position at the Juan Antonio Ríos Lyceum in Santiago, where he began his work on 8 March 1947. His health suffered severely and he entered the Hospital del Salvador on 12 September, dying in Santiago on 1 November 1947. Link to Wikipedia biography (Spanish) Read less
Castro Scar was born on March 25, 1910, in Rancagua, Chile. He was a Chilean poet, playwright, and essayist. He is considered one of the most important figures in Chilean literature.
Scar's work is characterized by its strong social and political themes. He was a vocal critic of the military dictatorship that ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990. His work has been praised for its honesty, passion, and lyrical beauty.
Scar died on May 14, 1990, in Santiago, Chile.