Humberto Akʼabal
Humberto Akʼabal, also Akʼabʼal or Akabal (31 October 1952 – 28 January 2019), was a Kʼicheʼ Maya poet from Guatemala. Akʼabʼal wrote in his native language of Kʼicheʼ, and then translated his poetry into Spanish. With the translations of his works into numerous languages and international recognition, Akʼabʼal is considered to be "the most renowned Maya Kiʼcheʼ poet" in the world and one of the best known Guatemalan writers in Europe and Latin America.
Humberto Akʼabal | |
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| Born | October 31, 1952 Momostenango, Totonicapán, Guatemala |
| Died | January 28, 2019 (aged 66) Guatemala City, Guatemala |
| Nationality | Guatemalan |
| Other names | Humberto Akʼabʼal, Humberto Akabal |
| Occupation | Poet |
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