Birthdate: August 27, 1870

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico

Died: May 24, 1919

Amado Nervo was a Mexican poet, educator, and journalist. Widely regarded as one of the most prominent poets of 19th century Mexico, Nervo was renowned for using metaphor as well as his references to mysticism in his poetry. Apart from being a respected literary figure, Amado Nervo also served as Mexican Ambassador to Uruguay and Argentina.