José Emilio Pacheco

Mexican writer (1939-2014)
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Summary

José Emilio Pacheco was born on June 30, 1939[1], in Mexico City[2]. He died on January 26, 2014[3], in Mexico City[4]. He worked as a poet[5], novelist[6], essayist[7], screenwriter[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,135 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Cristina Pacheco[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Mexico[12]
  • Native language: Spanish[13]
  • Occupation: literary critic[14], writer[15]
  • Employer: University of Essex[16], National Autonomous University of Mexico[17], University of Maryland[18]
  • Educated at: National Autonomous University of Mexico[19]
  • Notable work: Battles in the Desert[20]
  • Award received: Miguel de Cervantes Prize[21], José Fuentes Mares National Prize for Literature[22], Alfonso Reyes International Prize[23], Xavier Villaurrutia Award[24], National Prize for Arts and Sciences[25], Reina Sofía Award[26], Magda Donato Award[27], Premio Nacional de Poesía Aguascalientes[28], Premio Iberoamericano de Letras José Donoso[29], Golden Wreath[30], Guggenheim Fellowship[31], Pablo Neruda Ibero-American Poetry Award[32]
  • Member of: Colegio Nacional[33], Academia Mexicana de la Lengua[34]
  • Sex or gender: male[35]
  • Genre: poetry[36]
  • Commons category: José Emilio Pacheco[37]
  • Cause of death: cardiac arrest[38]
  • Family name: Pacheco[39]
  • Given name: José[40], Emilio[41]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[42]
  • Instrument: voice[43]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
  • Birth name: José Emilio Pacheco Barny[45]
  • Name in native language: José Emilio Pacheco[46]
  • Short name: José Emilio Pacheco[47]
  • Second family name in Spanish name: Berny[48]

Why It Matters

José Emilio Pacheco has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was José Emilio Pacheco born?

José Emilio Pacheco's place of birth was Mexico City[2].

Where did José Emilio Pacheco die?

José Emilio Pacheco passed away in Mexico City[4].

Who was José Emilio Pacheco married to?

José Emilio Pacheco's spouses include Cristina Pacheco[11].

What did José Emilio Pacheco do for work?

José Emilio Pacheco worked as a poet[5], novelist[6], essayist[7], screenwriter[8], and translator[9].

Where did José Emilio Pacheco go to school?

José Emilio Pacheco was educated at National Autonomous University of Mexico[19].

What awards did José Emilio Pacheco receive?

Honors received include Miguel de Cervantes Prize[21], José Fuentes Mares National Prize for Literature[22], Alfonso Reyes International Prize[23], and Xavier Villaurrutia Award[24].

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  26. [28] ↑ . Enciclopedia de la Literatura en México. Retrieved . elem.mx. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [29] ↑ . clarin.com. Retrieved . clarin.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  35. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  43. [44] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  47. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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