José Ángel Valente

Spanish writer (1929-2000)
Person human Q2997430
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Summary

José Ángel Valente was born on April 25, 1929[1], in Ourense[2]. He died on July 18, 2000[3], in Geneva[4]. He worked as a writer[5], translator[6], poet[7], essayist[8], and librettist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (523 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Spain[11]
  • Employer: University of Oxford[12]
  • Educated at: Complutense University of Madrid[13]
  • Award received: Premio Adonáis de Poesía[14], Princess of Asturias Literary Prize[15], Premio Nacional de Poesía[16], Castelao Medal[17], honorary doctorate of the University of Santiago de Compostela[18], honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca[19], Q130852616[20], Reina Sofía Award[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Movement: Generation of '50[23]
  • Commons category: José Ángel Valente[24]
  • Family name: Valente[25]
  • Given name: José[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[27], Galician[28]
  • Second family name in Spanish name: Q136703397[29]
  • Writing language: Spanish[30]

Why It Matters

José Ángel Valente has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was José Ángel Valente born?

José Ángel Valente's place of birth was Ourense[2].

Where did José Ángel Valente die?

José Ángel Valente died in Geneva[4].

What did José Ángel Valente do for work?

José Ángel Valente worked as a writer[5], translator[6], poet[7], essayist[8], and librettist[9].

Where did José Ángel Valente go to school?

José Ángel Valente was educated at Complutense University of Madrid[13].

What awards did José Ángel Valente receive?

Honors received include Premio Adonáis de Poesía[14], Princess of Asturias Literary Prize[15], Premio Nacional de Poesía[16], and Castelao Medal[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Biographical Dictionary of Almería. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Biographical Dictionary of Almería. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . usc.es. usc.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . premioreinasofia.usal.es. Retrieved . premioreinasofia.usal.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 18w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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