Serafin Baroja Writer

Serafín Baroja (22 September 1840 – 16 July 1912) was a Basque writer and mining engineer who wrote popular Basque poetry and lyrics. He was the father of a trio of illustrious children who left a deep mark on the art and literature of twentieth century Spain. Ricardo Baroja, painter, engraver and writer; Pío Baroja novelist and essayist who ranks as one of the major writers of Spain's Generation of 98; and Carmen Baroja writer, ethnologist and co-founder of the Lyceum Women's Club in Madrid.

Personal facts

Birth dateSeptember 22, 1840
Birth place
San Sebastián
Ethnicity
Basque people
Date of deathJuly 16, 1912
Place of death
Bera Navarre
Children
Ricardo Baroja
Carmen Baroja

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