Ernesto Sabato

Argentine writer, painter and physicist (1911-2011)
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Ernesto Sabato

Summary

Ernesto Sabato is a human[1]. Born in Rojas[2], he… he was born on June 24, 1911[3]. He died in Santos Lugares[4]. He died on April 30, 2011[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], writer[7], painter[8], novelist[9], and essayist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,058 views/month, #7,129 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ernesto Sabato's place of birth was Rojas[2].
  • Ernesto Sabato passed away in Santos Lugares[4].
  • Ernesto Sabato was born on June 24, 1911[3].
  • Ernesto Sabato died on April 30, 2011[5].
  • Ernesto Sabato died on 2011[12].
  • A child of Ernesto Sabato was Mario Sábato[13].
  • A child of Ernesto Sabato was Jorge Federico Sabato[14].
  • Ernesto Sabato held citizenship in Argentina[15].
  • Ernesto Sabato's professions included physicist[6].
  • Ernesto Sabato worked as a writer[7].
  • Ernesto Sabato's professions included painter[8].
  • Ernesto Sabato worked as a novelist[9].
  • Ernesto Sabato worked as an essayist[10].
  • Ernesto Sabato's professions included poet[16].
  • Ernesto Sabato was employed by University of Buenos Aires[17].
  • Among Ernesto Sabato's employers was National University of La Plata[18].
  • Ernesto Sabato's education included a stint at National University of La Plata[19].
  • Ernesto Sabato was educated at Harvard University[20].
  • Ernesto Sabato was educated at Rafael Hernández National College[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernesto Sabato is El Túnel[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernesto Sabato is On Heroes and Tombs[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernesto Sabato is Abaddón el exterminador[24].
  • Ernesto Sabato received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Ernesto Sabato received the honorary doctorate of the University of Murcia[26].
  • Ernesto Sabato received the Menéndez Pelayo International Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernesto Sabato's place of birth was Rojas[2]. He was born on June 24, 1911[3].

Education

Educated at National University of La Plata[19], a public university[28], in Argentina[29], founded in 1897[30]; Harvard University[20], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1636[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; and Rafael Hernández National College[21], a secondary school[35], in Argentina[36], founded in 1885[37]. Ernesto Sabato earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], writer[7], painter[8], novelist[9], essayist[10], and poet[16]. Employers include University of Buenos Aires[17], a public university[39], in Argentina[40], founded in 1821[41] and National University of La Plata[18], a public university[42], in Argentina[43], founded in 1897[44].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include El Túnel[22], a literary work[45]; On Heroes and Tombs[23], a literary work[46]; and Abaddón el exterminador[24], a literary work[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], a Q1499804[48], in France[49]; honorary doctorate of the University of Murcia[26], an award[50], in Spain[51]; Menéndez Pelayo International Prize[27], an award[52], in Spain[53]; Miguel de Cervantes Prize[54], a literary award[55], in Spain[56], founded in 1976[57]; Gold Medal of the Círculo de Bellas Artes[58], an award[59], in Spain[60]; and Gran Premio de Honor de la SADE[61], a literary award[62], in Argentina[63], founded in 1944[64].

Personal Life

Children include Mario Sábato[13], a film director[65], 1945–2023[66], of Argentina[67] and Jorge Federico Sabato[14], a politician[68], 1938–1995[69], of Argentina[70].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 30, 2011[5] and 2011[12]. Ernesto Sabato passed away in Santos Lugares[4]. The cause of death was bronchitis[71].

Why It Matters

Ernesto Sabato ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,058 views/month, #7,129 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

Works attributed to him include El Túnel[74], a literary work[75] and On Heroes and Tombs[76], a literary work[77].

FAQs

Where was Ernesto Sabato born?

Ernesto Sabato's place of birth was Rojas[2].

Where did Ernesto Sabato die?

Ernesto Sabato died in Santos Lugares[4].

What did Ernesto Sabato do for work?

Ernesto Sabato worked as physicist[6], writer[7], painter[8], novelist[9], and essayist[10].

Where did Ernesto Sabato go to school?

Ernesto Sabato was educated at National University of La Plata[19], Harvard University[20], and Rafael Hernández National College[21].

What awards did Ernesto Sabato receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], honorary doctorate of the University of Murcia[26], Menéndez Pelayo International Prize[27], and Miguel de Cervantes Prize[54].

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  4. 15w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 18w ago · ~2026-30910-88 · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language → Ernesto Sabato
    Cause of death → bronchitis
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  6. 18w ago · ~2026-30443-89 · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Birth name → Ernesto Roque Sábato
    Name in native language → Ernesto Sabato
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  7. 19w ago · Ceaseless Watcher · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 20w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 21w ago · ~2026-26240-55 · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cause of death → bronchitis
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