Ricardo Piglia
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Summary
Ricardo Piglia was born on November 24, 1941[1], in Adrogué[2]. He died on January 6, 2017[3], in Buenos Aires[4]. He worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], screenwriter[7], literary critic[8], and essayist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (945 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 24, 1940[11]
- Date of death: January 7, 2017[12]
- Country of citizenship: Argentina[13]
- Employer: Princeton University[14], Harvard University[15], University of Buenos Aires[16]
- Educated at: National University of La Plata[17]
- Notable work: Respiración artificial[18], Burnt Money[19]
- Award received: City of Barcelona Award[20], Prix Formentor[21], Manuel Rojas Ibero-American Narrative Award[22], José María Arguedas Prize[23], Rómulo Gallegos Prize[24], Q140367925[25], Premio Iberoamericano de Letras José Donoso[26], Guggenheim Fellowship[27], diamond Konex award[28], Gran Premio de Honor de la SADE[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Genre: prose[31]
- Commons category: Ricardo Piglia[32]
- Cause of death: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis[33]
- Family name: Piglia[34]
- Given name: Ricardo[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ricardo Piglia[36]
- Commons gallery: Ricardo Piglia[37]
- Described at URL: https://www.princeton.edu/news/2017/01/17/ricardo-piglia-celebrated-latin-american-writer-who-had-profound-impact-students?section=topstories[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[40], English[41]
- Name in native language: Ricardo Emilio Piglia Renzi[42]
Why It Matters
Ricardo Piglia has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Ricardo Piglia born?
Ricardo Piglia's place of birth was Adrogué[2].
Where did Ricardo Piglia die?
Ricardo Piglia died in Buenos Aires[4].
What did Ricardo Piglia do for work?
Ricardo Piglia worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], screenwriter[7], literary critic[8], and essayist[9].
Where did Ricardo Piglia go to school?
Ricardo Piglia was educated at National University of La Plata[17].
What awards did Ricardo Piglia receive?
Honors received include City of Barcelona Award[20], Prix Formentor[21], Manuel Rojas Ibero-American Narrative Award[22], and José María Arguedas Prize[23].