Who is Cesar Manrique you may ask! A few weeks ago I would have asked the very same question, but as our family holiday to Lanzarote draws to a close, I find the same name has been encountered numerous times over the last two weeks. It seems as if this man meant so much to so many people and his legacy as "Lanzarote's most famous son", is richly deserved.Cesar Manrique was born in Arrecife, on April 24th 1919, and sadly died in a car accident on the 25th September 1992, at the age of 73. He became involved in many things during his life, he was a painter, sculptor, architect, ecologist, monument preserver, construction advisor, planner of urban developments, outliner of landscapes and gardens.
His profound influence on Lanzarote's development was inspired by its amazing volcanic landscape, so much so that he built his studio home on top of a volcanic trail, formed from an eruption that occurred between 1730 to 1736.
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It's fascinating to find out about another country's famous people. It makes a holiday worth while.
I hope that one day, someone who visits Sturminster Newton (Paul Hart's hometown), is going to find out all about him and his amazing life and will put it on a blog.
Dear Middle Ditch,
You are so right! I always think it is so amazing that some people contribute so much in their lifetime.
Dave.
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