Marjorie Agosín, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Marjorie Agosín

American writer

Date of Birth: 15-Jun-1955

Place of Birth: Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Profession: writer, poet, novelist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Marjorie Agosín (born June 15, 1955) is a Chilean-American writer.
She has gained notability for her outspokenness for women's rights in Chile.
The United Nations has honored her for her work on human rights.
The Chilean government awarded her with the Gabriela Mistral Medal of Honor for Life Achievement in 2000.
She is a recipient of the Belpré Medal.
In the United States, she has received the Letras de Oro, the Latino Literary Prize, and the Peabody Award, together with the United Nations Leadership Award in Human Rights.