Fernando González
Colombian writer and philosopher
Died when: 68 years 298 days (825 months)Star Sign: Taurus
Fernando González Ochoa (April 24, 1895 – February 16, 1964), was a Colombian writer and existentialist philosopher known as "el filósofo de Otraparte" (The Philosopher from Elsewhere).
He wrote about sociology, history, art, morality, economics, epistemology and theology in a humorous, and creative style, in various genres of literature.
González is considered one of the most original writers of Colombia during the 20th century. His ideas were controversial and had a great influence in the Colombian society at his time and still today.
González work inspired Nadaism, a literary and cultural movement founded by Gonzalo Arango an some other writers, poets and painters that surrounded him.
His Otraparte house in Envigado, is today a museum and the headquarters of the cultural foundation to preserve and promote his legacy.
His house was declared a National Patrimony of Colombia in 2006.
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