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Argentina (Nile del Rio), Imperio (Magdalena) b. December 26, 1910 d. August 22, 2003
Acclaimed Singer and Actress. She was born in Argentina, but she developed almost her career in Spain, become one of the most importants Spanish Singer of Copla (Popular spanish songs). She triumphed in Spain and South America. She also triumphed in cinema in the 30's and 40's. She is best remembered for her films: "La Hermana San Sulpicio" (1927), "Nobleza Baturra" (1935), "Morena Clara" (1936), "Goyescas" (1942), "Bambú" (1945), "La Copla de la Dolores" (1947), "Ama Rosa" (1960), "Tata Mía" (...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio de Benalmádena, Málaga, Andalucia, Spain
Berrocal, Miguel b. September 28, 1933 d. June 1, 2006
Sculptor. Born Miguel Ortiz Berrocal in Villanueva de Algaidas, Málaga, Andalucía, he was a disciple of Ramón Stolz Viciano and was influenced by sculptors Eduardo Chillida and Jorge Oteiza. He is best remembered for the design of the Goya Awards, equivalent to the Oscar in the Spanish Cinema. Berrocal lived and worked for almost 20 years in Verona, Italy. His sculptures can be found in art museums, galleries, and private collections around the world. Among others "El Diestro," "María de la O...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio de Villanueva de Algaidas, Málaga, Andalucia, Spain
Bowles, Jane b. February 22, 1917 d. May 4, 1973
Writer. She was born in New York (United States) and died in Málaga (Andalucia, Spain). Her first novel La Phaeton Hypocrite was printed privately and no copies survive. Despite of her lesbianism, she married the gay writer Paul Bowles in 1938, who remain her husband until her death in 1973. Her health declined and in 1968, she left Tangier where lived, and made her way to a sanatorium in Málaga. She was diagnosed as a manic-depressive psychotic and she spent the next five years in psychiatric...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio de San Miguel, Málaga, Andalucia, Spain
Plot: Grave 453-F
Brausewetter, Renate b. October 1, 1905 d. August 20, 2006
Actress. Born in Málaga, Spain of German parents, she made her 1925 screen debut in the silent "Die Freudlose Gasse," along with Greta Garbo. She also played in "Menschen Untereinander" (1926), "Die Lorelei" (1927) and "Die Hölle der Jungfrauen" (1928). Brausewetter retired with the arrival of talkies, though she returned in 1950 to appear in "Die Treppe" (1950), her only sound film. She was the sister of well-known actor Hans Brausewetter. According her wishes, she was buried in the town of...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio Inglés de Málaga, Málaga, Andalucia, Spain
Brenan, Gerald b. April 7, 1894 d. January 19, 1987
Noted Author. His books include "El Laberinto Español" and "Sur de Granada." He lived and died in Alhaurín el Grande (Granada). At the time of his death, his body was donated to the Medicine Faculty of Málaga for medical research and later cremated and buried. (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio Inglés de Málaga, Málaga, Andalucia, Spain
Ferrándiz Badenes, Bernardo b. July 22, 1835 d. May 2, 1885
Artist. He was born in El Canyamelar, Valencia. He studied in Academia de San Carlos de Valencia and later, he moved to Madrid and Paris. He was friend of the painter Mariano Fortuny with who traveled to Morocco and Rome. He is remebered for his paintings, includes in realistic style, "El Viático a un Mendigo Moribundo," "El Tribunal de las Aguas de Valencia," "Juicio de Faltas," "Visita a la Nodriza," "Una Boda en Valencia," "Retrato de Fortuny," "Dar Posada al Peregrino," "La Alegría de la...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio de San Miguel, Málaga, Andalucia, Spain
García Morato, Joaquín b. May 4, 1904 d. April 4, 1939
Spanish Civil War Fighting Ace. At the end of the war he was Chief of Operations of the Nationalist Fighting Force. His log book showed 1,012 hours flown in 511 missions, with 144 aerial combats and 40 aircrafts shot down (confirmed.) Three days after the end of the war, during an exhibition, crashed his aircraft losing his life. He was posthumously promoted for meritorius war service and in 1950 he was given the title of Count of the Jarama. (Bio by: 380W)
Iglesia del Carmen, Málaga, Andalucia, Spain
Guillén, Jorge b. January 13, 1893 d. February 2, 1984
Noted Spanish Poet. He was a member of the Generation of '27 with Lorca, Cernuda, Alberti and others. He was forced to exile during Franco's dictatorship. He won the Cervantes Award in 1976 when he returned to Spain. Among his books: "Maremagnum," "A la Altura de las Circunstancias," "Cántico," "Homenaje-Reunión de Vidas," and "Aire Nuestro." (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio Inglés de Málaga, Málaga, Andalucia, Spain
Jiménez Alcántara, La Niña de la Puebla (Dolores) b. July 28, 1908 d. June 14, 1999
Singer, Actress. She was born in Puebla de Cazalla, Sevilla, Andalucia, Spain. At young age, she remain blind, due to a bad medicament for her eyes. She debuted in 1931, obtaining a hit with her song "Los Campanilleros," that become a classic between the flamenco songs. Then, toured for all Spain on stage, with her recitals. In cinema, she debuted in 1931, with "Madre Alegría." She was married with flamenco singer Luquitas de Marchena. Her last film was "El Alma de la Copla" in 1965. She died...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio de San Gabriel, Málaga, Andalucia, Spain
Karpis (Karpowicz), Al (Albin) b. August 10, 1908 d. August 26, 1979
Criminal. Public Enemy No. 1 and "brains" of the Karpis-Barker Gang, 1931-1935. Born Albin Francis Karpowicz, he immigrated at the age of two from Montreal, Canada to Topeka, Kansas with his Lithuanian-born parents. A schoolteacher dubbed him Alvin Karpis for pronunciation purposes. As a youth he was sickly and was diagnosed with a "leaking heart". He began committing burglaries by the age of ten. At 18, he was convicted of attempted burglary and sent to a Kansas reformatory to serve a sentence...[Read More] (Bio by: Susan VS)
Cementerio de San Miguel, Málaga, Andalucia, Spain
Plot: 2300
Muñoz Degraín, Antonio b. November 18, 1840 d. October 12, 1924
Artist. He was born in Valencia, Valencian Country, Spain. He studied in Academia de San Carlos with the opposition of his father, that would his son was architect. In 1860, he moved to Madrid, with was awarded for his landscapes. In 1870, he moved to Málaga with his friend Bernardo Ferrándiz, where developed an important part of his career. He have a prolific career in his long life. Among his paintings "Vista del Valle de la Murta de Alzira," "Coro de Monjas," "El Rapto," "Payaso Silbando," "...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio de San Miguel, Málaga, Andalucia, Spain
Negulesco, Jean b. February 26, 1900 d. July 18, 1993
Motion Picture Director. Born in Romania, he is best remembered for his films "The Mask of Dimitrios" (1944), "Johnny Belinda" (1948), "Titanic" (1953), "Daddy Long Legs" (1955), "The rains of Ranchipur" (1955), "How to Marry a Millionaire" (1953) and "Three Coins in the Fountain" (1954). (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio de Marbella, Málaga, Andalucia, Spain
Peña, Julio b. June 18, 1912 d. July 26, 1972
Actor. He was born in Madrid and died in Marbella. He began his career on stage in the company of his father, actor Ramón Peña. He debuted in cinema in "Doña Mentiras" (1930). Between 1931 to 1935, he worked for Paramount, Metro Goldwyn Mayer and Fox, in the spanish versions of Hollywood films. In 1936, he returned to Spain, and developed a lenght career on screen. He appeared in "Angelina o el Honor de un Brigadier" (1935), "La Malquerida" (1939), "Marianela" (1940), "Tierra Sedienta" (1945), "...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio de Marbella, Málaga, Andalucia, Spain
Woolsey, Gamel b. May 28, 1895 d. January 18, 1968
Author. She was born in the plantation Breeze Hill, Aiken, South Carolina. After a time in New York, she met the writer Gerald Brenan and they married and moved to Spain. She is remembered for her books "Malaga's Burning," "One Way of Love," "Middle Earth," "Death's Other Kingdom," "Spanish Fairy Stories" and "Patterns of the Sand." She was one of the first chronicler of the Spanish Civil War. She was buried with her husband. Her epitaph reads: "No Temas Más al Calor del Sol." (No longer you...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio Inglés de Málaga, Málaga, Andalucia, Spain

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