Gonzalo Torrente Ballester
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Summary
Gonzalo Torrente Ballester was born on June 13, 1910[1], in Serantes[2]. He died on January 27, 1999[3], in Salamanca[4]. He worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], journalist[7], playwright[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,952 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Gonzalo Torrente Malvido[11], Álvaro Torrente[12], Luis Felipe Torrente[13]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[14]
- Occupation: translator[15], novelist[16]
- Field of work: language and literature[17]
- Position held: Member of the Royal Spanish Academy[18]
- Employer: State University of New York at Albany[19]
- Educated at: University of Oviedo[20], University of Santiago de Compostela[21]
- Notable work: Los gozos y las sombras[22], Don Juan[23], La saga/fuga de J. B.[24], Filomeno, a mi pesar[25], The King Amaz'd[26], Q110749059[27]
- Award received: Castilian Narrative Critic Award[28], National Novel Prize[29], Princess of Asturias Literary Prize[30], Dearest Son of Ferrol[31], Hijo Adoptivo de Salamanca[32], Miguel de Cervantes Prize[33], Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[34], honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca[35], honorary doctorate of University of Burgundy[36], Castelao Medal[37], Premio Planeta de Novela[38], honorary doctorate of the University of Santiago de Compostela[39], Premio Azorín[40], Q130852616[41]
- Member of: Royal Spanish Academy[42], Royal Galician Academy[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Genre: dramaturgy[45]
- Commons category: Gonzalo Torrente Ballester[46]
- Family name: Torrente[47]
- Given name: Gonzalo[48]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gonzalo Torrente Ballester[49]
Why It Matters
Gonzalo Torrente Ballester has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Works attributed to him include La saga/fuga de J. B.[52], a literary work[53].
FAQs
Where was Gonzalo Torrente Ballester born?
Gonzalo Torrente Ballester's place of birth was Serantes[2].
Where did Gonzalo Torrente Ballester die?
Gonzalo Torrente Ballester passed away in Salamanca[4].
What did Gonzalo Torrente Ballester do for work?
Gonzalo Torrente Ballester worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], journalist[7], playwright[8], and literary critic[9].
Where did Gonzalo Torrente Ballester go to school?
Gonzalo Torrente Ballester was educated at University of Oviedo[20] and University of Santiago de Compostela[21].
What awards did Gonzalo Torrente Ballester receive?
Honors received include Castilian Narrative Critic Award[28], National Novel Prize[29], and Princess of Asturias Literary Prize[30].