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About Juan Escoto
- Juan Escoto (1894–1975) was a Mexican children's book author and politician.
- Born in León, Guanajuato on January 16, 1894.
- Escoto completed his studies in his native land of Guanajuato.
- He was the author of multiple children's books and an anthology of poetry related to his childhood.
- He served in several posts in the state government of Guanajuato, including minister of culture.
- In 1972 he help found the first international Festival internacional cervantino, dedicated to celebrating the works of Miguel de Cervantes.
- The festival has grown into a major annual festival of theater and culture held in the city of Guanajuato, Guanajuato.
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