María Elena Walsh
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Summary
María Elena Walsh was born on February 1, 1930[1], in Villa Sarmiento[2]. She died on January 10, 2011[3], in Buenos Aires[4]. She worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], journalist[7], singer[8], and novelist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,046 views/month, #7,158 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mi Casa Entidad de Ahorro y Préstamo[11]
- Country of citizenship: Argentina[12]
- Native language: Spanish[13], English[14]
- Occupation: composer[15], children's writer[16], film score composer[17], singer-songwriter[18], poet[19]
- Notable work: Como la cigarra[20]
- Award received: Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[21], Illustrious Citizen of Buenos Aires[22], honorary doctor of the National University of Córdoba[23], Gran Premio de Honor de la SADE[24], Konex Award[25], Argentores Award[26]
- Member of: Leda y María[27]
- Sex or gender: female[28]
- Sexual orientation: lesbianism[29]
- Record label: CBS Records International[30]
- Commons category: María Elena Walsh[31]
- Unmarried partner: Sara Facio[32], Leda Valladares[33], María Herminia Avellaneda[34]
- Cause of death: bone cancer[35]
- Residence: Casa Museo María Elena Walsh[36], Palermo[37], Paris[38]
- Family name: Walsh[39]
- Given name: María Elena[40]
- Described at URL: https://buenosaires.gob.ar/gobierno/circuito-maria-elena-walsh[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Instrument: voice[43]
- Partner in business or sport: Leda Valladares[44]
- Described by source: Metromod[45], Latin American Women Writers: an Encyclopedia[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[47], English[48], French[49]
- Name in native language: María Elena Walsh[50]
- Start of work period: 1945[51]
Why It Matters
María Elena Walsh has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was María Elena Walsh born?
María Elena Walsh was born in Villa Sarmiento[2].
Where did María Elena Walsh die?
María Elena Walsh died in Buenos Aires[4].
What did María Elena Walsh do for work?
María Elena Walsh worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], journalist[7], singer[8], and novelist[9].
What awards did María Elena Walsh receive?
Honors received include Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[21], Illustrious Citizen of Buenos Aires[22], honorary doctor of the National University of Córdoba[23], and Gran Premio de Honor de la SADE[24].