José María Merino

Spanish writer
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Summary

José María Merino was born on March 5, 1941[1], in A Coruña[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], literary critic[4], novelist[5], short story writer[6], and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (431 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Child: Ana Merino[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Spain[10]
  • Position held: Member of the Royal Spanish Academy[11]
  • Award received: Spanish National Children and Youth Literature Award[12], National Novel Prize[13], Castilla and León critics award[14], Premio Castilla y León de las Letras[15], Salambó Prize[16], Premio Torrente Ballester[17], Premio de la Crítica Española[18], Spanish Literature National Prize[19]
  • Member of: Royal Spanish Academy[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: José María Merino[22]
  • Residence: Madrid[23]
  • Family name: Merino[24]
  • Given name: José María[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[26]
  • Birth name: José María Merino Sánchez[27]
  • Name in native language: José María Merino[28]

Why It Matters

José María Merino has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was José María Merino born?

José María Merino's place of birth was A Coruña[2].

What did José María Merino do for work?

José María Merino worked as a writer[3], literary critic[4], novelist[5], short story writer[6], and jurist[7].

What awards did José María Merino receive?

Honors received include Spanish National Children and Youth Literature Award[12], National Novel Prize[13], Castilla and León critics award[14], and Premio Castilla y León de las Letras[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . rae.es. rae.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . elmundo.es. Retrieved . elmundo.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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