Arts & LiteratureCuban1812 – 1894
Cirilo Villaverde
Author of Cecilia Valdés, Cuban literary pioneer
Biography
Cuban author and journalist (1812-1894) best known for his novel Cecilia Valdés, considered one of the most important works of Cuban literature and a powerful critique of slavery.
Quick Facts
Category
Arts & Literature
Nationality
Cuban
Born
1812
Died
1894
Thinking about the name
Cirilo
Greek origin
“Derived from the Greek Kyriakos, meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to the Lord.' Cirilo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Cyrillus, a name borne by important early Christian figures, most notably Saint Cyril of Alexandria. The name carries scholarly and spiritual gravitas in Mediterranean and Latin American cultures.”