João Ubaldo Ribeiro
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Summary
João Ubaldo Ribeiro was born on January 23, 1941[1], in Itaparica[2]. He died on July 18, 2014[3], in Rio de Janeiro[4]. He worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], science fiction writer[7], novelist[8], and children's writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,249 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Bento Ribeiro[11]
- Country of citizenship: Brazil[12]
- Occupation: literary scholar[13]
- Educated at: Federal University of Bahia[14]
- Award received: Camões Prize[15], Anna Seghers Prize[16], Commander of the Order of Merit of Portugal[17]
- Member of: Brazilian Academy of Letters[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: children's and young adult literature[20]
- Commons category: João Ubaldo Ribeiro[21]
- Cause of death: pulmonary embolism[22]
- Family name: Ribeiro[23]
- Given name: João[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[26]
- Birth name: João Ubaldo Osório Pimentel Ribeiro[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Every Book Its Reader 2025[28]
- Writing language: Portuguese[29]
Why It Matters
João Ubaldo Ribeiro has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was João Ubaldo Ribeiro born?
João Ubaldo Ribeiro was born in Itaparica[2].
Where did João Ubaldo Ribeiro die?
João Ubaldo Ribeiro died in Rio de Janeiro[4].
What did João Ubaldo Ribeiro do for work?
João Ubaldo Ribeiro worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], science fiction writer[7], novelist[8], and children's writer[9].
Where did João Ubaldo Ribeiro go to school?
João Ubaldo Ribeiro was educated at Federal University of Bahia[14].
What awards did João Ubaldo Ribeiro receive?
Honors received include Camões Prize[15], Anna Seghers Prize[16], and Commander of the Order of Merit of Portugal[17].