Josep Pla
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Summary
Josep Pla was born on March 8, 1897[1], in Palafrugell[2]. He died on April 23, 1981[3], in Llofriu[4]. He worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], literary critic[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,601 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Llufríu Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[11]
- Educated at: University of Barcelona[12]
- Notable work: The Grey Notebook[13]
- Award received: Premi Sant Jordi de novel·la[14], Gold Letter[15], Serra d'Or Critics' Prize for Literature and Essays[16], City of Barcelona Award[17], Gold Medal of the Generalitat of Catalonia[18], Fill Predilecte de Palafrugell[19], Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[20], Premi Concepció Rabell[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: Regionalist League[23]
- Genre: essay[24]
- Commons category: Josep Pla[25]
- Residence: mas Pla[26]
- Family name: Pla[27]
- Given name: Josep[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Josep Pla[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Catalan[30], Spanish[31]
- Name in native language: Josep Pla i Casadevall[32]
- Different from: Josep Pla i Agullló[33]
- Second family name in Spanish name: Casadevall[34]
- Time period: 20th century[35]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Josep Pla include Premi Josep Pla de narrativa[36], a literary award[37], in Spain[38], founded in 1968[39].
Why It Matters
Josep Pla has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for him include Premi Josep Pla de narrativa[36], a literary award[37], in Spain[38], founded in 1968[39].
FAQs
Where was Josep Pla born?
Josep Pla was born in Palafrugell[2].
Where did Josep Pla die?
Josep Pla passed away in Llofriu[4].
What did Josep Pla do for work?
Josep Pla worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], literary critic[7], and novelist[8].
Where did Josep Pla go to school?
Josep Pla was educated at University of Barcelona[12].
What awards did Josep Pla receive?
Honors received include Premi Sant Jordi de novel·la[14], Gold Letter[15], and Serra d'Or Critics' Prize for Literature and Essays[16].