Elena Poniatowska
Mexican journalist and writer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hélène Elizabeth Louise Amélie Paula Dolores Poniatowska (born May 19, 1932), known professionally as Elena Poniatowska (audio (help·info)), is a French-born Mexican journalist and author. She began writing for the newspaper Excélsior, doing interviews and society columns.
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Born | Hélène Elizabeth Louise Amélie Paula Dolores Poniatowska (1932-05-19) May 19, 1932 (age 92) |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, author |
Spouse | Guillermo Haro (deceased) |
Children | Emmanuel Haro Poniatowski (1955) Felipe Haro Poniatowski (1968) Paula Haro Poniatowska (1970) |
Awards | Miguel de Cervantes Prize 2013 |
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She is considered to be “Mexico's grande dame of letters” and is still an active writer.[1]