Nanos Valaoritis
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Summary
Nanos Valaoritis was born on July 5, 1921[1], in Lausanne[2]. He died on September 12, 2019[3]. He worked as a poet[4], writer[5], university teacher[6], literary theorist[7], and essayist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Q110278916[10]
- Spouse: Marie Wilson (painter)[11]
- Country of citizenship: Greece[12]
- Occupation: prose writer[13]
- Field of work: literature[14], poetry[15], prose[16], literary theory[17], comparative literature[18]
- Employer: University of San Francisco[19]
- Educated at: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[20], University of London[21]
- Award received: Ouranis award[22], Gold Cross of the Order of Honour[23], Greek State Literary Awards[24]
- Member of: United Panhellenic Organization of Youth[25], Hellenic Authors' Society[26], Friends of Music Society[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Family: Valaoriti family[29]
- Residence: England[30], Paris[31]
- Described by source: Λεξικό Νεοελληνικής Λογοτεχνίας[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Modern Greek[33], French[34], English[35]
- Name in native language: Νάνος Βαλαωρίτης[36]
Why It Matters
Nanos Valaoritis has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Nanos Valaoritis born?
Nanos Valaoritis's place of birth was Lausanne[2].
Who were Nanos Valaoritis's parents?
Nanos Valaoritis's father was Q110278916[10].
Who was Nanos Valaoritis married to?
Nanos Valaoritis's spouses include Marie Wilson (painter)[11].
What did Nanos Valaoritis do for work?
Nanos Valaoritis worked as a poet[4], writer[5], university teacher[6], literary theorist[7], and essayist[8].
Where did Nanos Valaoritis go to school?
Nanos Valaoritis was educated at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[20] and University of London[21].
What awards did Nanos Valaoritis receive?
Honors received include Ouranis award[22], Gold Cross of the Order of Honour[23], and Greek State Literary Awards[24].