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Juana Fernández Morales de Ibarbourou, known as Juana de América, was a celebrated Uruguayan poet born on March 8, 1892.

Her eloquent, nature-inspired poetry, often marked by sensuality, resonated widely.

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Nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times, she remains an iconic figure in Spanish American literature, inspiring generations with her enduring legacy[1†][2†].

Early Years and Education

Juana Fernández Morales de Ibarbourou, born on March 8, 1892, in Melo, Cerro Largo, Uruguay, embarked on a literary journey that would leave an indelible mark on Spanish American poetry.

Although her birth year is sometimes mistakenly recorded as 1895, a local state civil registry confirms the correct year as 1892[1†].

Juana’s educational path began at the José Pedro Varela school in 1899, followed by enrollment in a religious school the subsequent year.

She continued her studies at two public schools. At the tender age of 17, she publish