Mario Bahamonde Silva (1910–1979) was a Chilean poet, critic, short story writer and teacher. He was born in Taltal. He was the rector of the Liceo de Antofagasta. He was recognized as a key literary figure in the north of Chile, and wrote several books about the region and its arts and culture.Mario Bahamonde y su legado a la cultura del norte chilenoDiccionario de la Literatura Chilena

He died in Antofagasta.

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