Famous People from Spain
Sharelle Miley
Salvador Dali
- Born in Figueres, Spain in 1904.
- Known for his technical skill as a painter.
- In 1974 he organized a museum of is own collection of art.
- Stole his best friends wife.
- Died January 23, 1989 in the place of his birth.
Paco De Lucia
- Born into a musical family and grew up to become one of the world's greatest guitar, mastering flamenco music.
- Leading flamenco artist.
- Lived on coast of Southern Spain.
- Played guitar in the 1970-1980s.
- Died on Wednesday in Mexico because of a heart attack; age 66.
Penelope Cruz
- Born in Spain in 1974.
- Studied classical Ballet at a young age.
- Later moved to Hollywood.
- Won the first academy award for first Spanish award.
- Was a co-star.
Fedrico Garcia Lorca
- Born June 5, 1898 just outside Granada.
- Spanish poet.
- Organized theatrical performances.
- Read poems in public.
- 1936 was home when Civil War of Spain broke out, was arrested, then killed him.