Juan Goytisolo

Spanish writer (1931-2017)
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Summary

Juan Goytisolo was born on January 6, 1931[1], in Barcelona[2]. He died on June 4, 2017[3], in Marrakesh[4]. He worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], poet[7], literary editor[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,277 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 5, 1931[11], 1931[12]
  • Father: José María Goytisolo Taltavull[13]
  • Mother: Julia Gay Vives[14]
  • Spouse: Monique Lange[15]
  • Country of citizenship: Spain[16]
  • Native language: Spanish[17]
  • Occupation: novelist[18], essayist[19]
  • Educated at: University of Barcelona[20]
  • Notable work: Count Julian[21]
  • Award received: Miguel de Cervantes Prize[22], Spanish Literature National Prize[23], Nelly Sachs Prize[24], FIL Award[25], Medal of Andalusia[26], Prix Formentor[27], Q137385829[28]
  • Sex or gender: male[29]
  • Movement: Generation of '50[30]
  • Genre: essay[31]
  • Commons category: Juan Goytisolo[32]
  • Family name: Goytisolo[33], Guy[34]
  • Given name: Juan[35], Juwan[36], Juan Maria Daniel[37]
  • Work location: Paris[38], Marrakesh[39]
  • Described at URL: http://data.bnf.fr/#foaf:Person[40]
  • Relative: Antonio Goytisolo Digat[41], Agustín Goytisolo[42]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[43], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[44]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[45], Catalan[46]
  • Birth name: Juan Goytisolo[47]

Why It Matters

Juan Goytisolo has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Juan Goytisolo born?

Juan Goytisolo was born in Barcelona[2].

Where did Juan Goytisolo die?

Juan Goytisolo passed away in Marrakesh[4].

Who were Juan Goytisolo's parents?

Juan Goytisolo's father was José María Goytisolo Taltavull[13]. Juan Goytisolo's mother was Julia Gay Vives[14].

Who was Juan Goytisolo married to?

Juan Goytisolo's spouses include Monique Lange[15].

What did Juan Goytisolo do for work?

Juan Goytisolo worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], poet[7], literary editor[8], and journalist[9].

Where did Juan Goytisolo go to school?

Juan Goytisolo was educated at University of Barcelona[20].

What awards did Juan Goytisolo receive?

Honors received include Miguel de Cervantes Prize[22], Spanish Literature National Prize[23], Nelly Sachs Prize[24], and FIL Award[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . elperiodico.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . menorca.info. menorca.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . menorca.info. menorca.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . casamerica.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . casamerica.es. Retrieved . casamerica.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Andalucía. juntadeandalucia.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [28] ↑ . cmlprixmediterranee.com. cmlprixmediterranee.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [1] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [11] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . ccma.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [33] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [34] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [35] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [36] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [37] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . menorca.info. menorca.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  46. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 8w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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