Arts & LiteratureArgentine1891 – 1967
Oliverio Girondo
Avant-garde poet and experimental writer
Biography
Argentine poet and writer of the 20th century, known for his avant-garde and experimental literary works. He was a prominent figure in Latin American modernism.
Quick Facts
Category
Arts & Literature
Nationality
Argentine
Born
1891
Died
1967
Thinking about the name
Oliverio
Latin origin
“The Italian and Spanish masculine form of Oliver, Oliverio means 'olive tree' and carries romantic, Continental flair. In Italian literature and opera, Oliverio appears as a character name embodying passion and nobility. Parents drawn to this name often seek a cosmopolitan alternative to the Anglo-Saxon Oliver.”