Torcuato Luca de Tena
Spanish writer and journalist (1923-1999)
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Summary
Torcuato Luca de Tena was born on June 9, 1923[1], in Madrid[2]. He died on June 1, 1999[3], in Madrid[4]. He worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], politician[7], and novelist[8]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: San Justo Cemetery[10]
- Father: Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena, 2nd Marquis of Luca de Tena[11]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[12]
- Native language: Spanish[13]
- Position held: procurador en Cortes[14], Member of the Royal Spanish Academy[15]
- Educated at: Colegio del Pilar[16]
- Award received: Fastenrath Award[17], Premio Planeta de Novela[18], Ateneo de Sevilla award[19], Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[20], Cross of Honour of the Order of St. Raymond of Peñafort[21], Premio Internacional Afundación de Periodismo Julio Camba[22]
- Member of: Royal Spanish Academy[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Noble title: Marquesado de Luca de Tena[25]
- Family name: Luca de Tena[26]
- Given name: Torcuato[27]
- Work location: Madrid[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[29]
- Birth name: Torcuato Luca de Tena y Brunet[30]
- Name in native language: Torcuato Luca de Tena[31]
- Second family name in Spanish name: Brunet[32]
- Sibling: Guillermo Luca de Tena[33]
- Candidacy in election: Q73265135[34]
FAQs
Where was Torcuato Luca de Tena born?
Torcuato Luca de Tena was born in Madrid[2].
Where did Torcuato Luca de Tena die?
Torcuato Luca de Tena died in Madrid[4].
Who were Torcuato Luca de Tena's parents?
Torcuato Luca de Tena's father was Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena, 2nd Marquis of Luca de Tena[11].
What did Torcuato Luca de Tena do for work?
Torcuato Luca de Tena worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], politician[7], and novelist[8].
Where did Torcuato Luca de Tena go to school?
Torcuato Luca de Tena was educated at Colegio del Pilar[16].
What awards did Torcuato Luca de Tena receive?
Honors received include Fastenrath Award[17], Premio Planeta de Novela[18], Ateneo de Sevilla award[19], and Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[20].