Carlos Ruiz Zafón
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Summary
Carlos Ruiz Zafón was born on September 25, 1964[1], in Barcelona[2]. He died on June 19, 2020[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], screenwriter[6], publicist[7], writer[8], and film screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,847 views/month, #6,792 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Spain[11]
- Native language: Spanish[12]
- Occupation: journalist[13]
- Field of work: farmer[14], young adult literature[15], film screenwriting[16], literature[17], creative and professional writing[18], prose[19], journalism[20]
- Educated at: Centre educatiu privat Jesuïtes Sarrià - Sant Ignasi[21], Autonomous University of Barcelona[22]
- Notable work: The Prince of Mist[23], The Midnight Palace[24], Marina[25], The Shadow of the Wind[26], The Labyrinth of Spirits[27]
- Award received: Humo's Gouden Bladwijzer[28], Crimezone Thriller Awards[29], Edebé Award of Children's and Youth Literature[30], Premios Protagonistas[31], Barry Award for Best First Novel[32], Q137449821[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Commons category: Carlos Ruiz Zafón[35]
- Cause of death: colorectal cancer[36]
- Family name: Ruiz[37]
- Given name: Carlos[38]
- Official website: https://www.carlosruizzafon.com[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Carlos Ruiz Zafón[40]
- Work location: Los Angeles[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[43], Catalan[44]
- Name in native language: Carlos Ruiz Zafón[45]
Why It Matters
Carlos Ruiz Zafón has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Works attributed to him include The Shadow of the Wind[48], a literary work[49], founded in 2001[50]; The Angel's Game[51], a literary work[52]; The Prisoner of Heaven[53], a literary work[54]; Marina[55], a literary work[56]; The Prince of Mist[57], a literary work[58]; and The Labyrinth of Spirits[59], a literary work[60].
FAQs
Where was Carlos Ruiz Zafón born?
Carlos Ruiz Zafón was born in Barcelona[2].
Where did Carlos Ruiz Zafón die?
Carlos Ruiz Zafón passed away in Los Angeles[4].
What did Carlos Ruiz Zafón do for work?
Carlos Ruiz Zafón worked as a novelist[5], screenwriter[6], publicist[7], writer[8], and film screenwriter[9].
Where did Carlos Ruiz Zafón go to school?
Carlos Ruiz Zafón was educated at Centre educatiu privat Jesuïtes Sarrià - Sant Ignasi[21] and Autonomous University of Barcelona[22].
What awards did Carlos Ruiz Zafón receive?
Honors received include Humo's Gouden Bladwijzer[28], Crimezone Thriller Awards[29], Edebé Award of Children's and Youth Literature[30], and Premios Protagonistas[31].