Agustina Bessa-Luís
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Summary
Agustina Bessa-Luís was born on October 15, 1922[1], in Vila Meã[2]. She died on June 3, 2019[3], in Porto[4]. She worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], playwright[7], biographer[8], and novelist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,256 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Portugal[11]
- Field of work: Portuguese literature[12], children's and young adult literature[13], screenplay[14], biography[15]
- Award received: Camões Prize[16], Officer of Arts and Letters[17], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[18], honorary doctorate of the University of Porto[19], Grand Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[20], Prémio Seiva[21], Q130852614[22]
- Member of: Brazilian Academy of Letters[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Commons category: Agustina Bessa-Luís[25]
- Family name: Bessa[26], Luis[27]
- Given name: Agustina[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Agustina Bessa-Luís[29]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Women Worldwide[30], Metzler Autorinnen Lexikon (1 ed.)[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[32]
- Name in native language: Agustina Bessa-Luís[33]
Why It Matters
Agustina Bessa-Luís has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Agustina Bessa-Luís born?
Agustina Bessa-Luís was born in Vila Meã[2].
Where did Agustina Bessa-Luís die?
Agustina Bessa-Luís died in Porto[4].
What did Agustina Bessa-Luís do for work?
Agustina Bessa-Luís worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], playwright[7], biographer[8], and novelist[9].
What awards did Agustina Bessa-Luís receive?
Honors received include Camões Prize[16], Officer of Arts and Letters[17], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[18], and honorary doctorate of the University of Porto[19].