Almudena Grandes

Summary

Almudena Grandes is a human^[1]. Her place of birth was Madrid^[2]. She was born on May 7, 1960^[3]. She passed away in Madrid^[4]. She died on November 27, 2021^[5]. She worked as a writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], journalist^[8], novelist^[9], and short story writer^[10]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,154 views/month, #7,152 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Madrid^[2], Almudena Grandes…
• Almudena Grandes died in Madrid^[4].
• Almudena Grandes was born on May 7, 1960^[3].
• Almudena Grandes died on November 27, 2021^[5].
• Almudena Grandes is buried at Civil Cemetery, Madrid^[12].
• Among Almudena Grandes's spouses was Luis García Montero^[13].
• Almudena Grandes held citizenship in Spain^[14].
• Almudena Grandes's professions included writer^[6].
• Almudena Grandes's professions included screenwriter^[7].
• Almudena Grandes worked as a journalist^[8].
• Almudena Grandes's professions included novelist^[9].
• Almudena Grandes's professions included short story writer^[10].
• Among Almudena Grandes's employers was El País^[15].
• Almudena Grandes was educated at Complutense University of Madrid^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Almudena Grandes is Las edades de Lulú^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Almudena Grandes is The Frozen Heart^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Almudena Grandes is Q6139461^[19].
• A notable work attributed to Almudena Grandes is Atlas de geografía humana^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Almudena Grandes is Q5990550^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Almudena Grandes is Gli anni difficili^[22].
• Almudena Grandes received the Premio La Sonrisa Vertical^[23].
• Almudena Grandes received the Calamo Awards^[24].
• Almudena Grandes received the José Manuel Lara Foundation Prize^[25].
• Almudena Grandes received the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Prize^[26].
• Almudena Grandes received the National Novel Prize^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Madrid^[2], Almudena Grandes… she was born on May 7, 1960^[3].

Education

Almudena Grandes was educated at Complutense University of Madrid^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], journalist^[8], novelist^[9], and short story writer^[10]. Almudena Grandes was employed by El País^[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Las edades de Lulú^[17], a written work^[28]; The Frozen Heart^[18], a literary work^[29]; Q6139461^[19], a literary work^[30]; Atlas de geografía humana^[20], a literary work^[31]; Q5990550^[21], a literary work^[32]; and Gli anni difficili^[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Premio La Sonrisa Vertical^[23], a literary award^[33], in Spain^[34], founded in 1979^[35]; Calamo Awards^[24], a literary award^[36], in Spain^[37], founded in 2001^[38]; José Manuel Lara Foundation Prize^[25], a literary award^[39], in Spain^[40]; Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Prize^[26], a literary award^[41], in Mexico^[42]; National Novel Prize^[27], a literary award^[43], in Spain^[44], founded in 1924^[45]; and Jean Monnet Prize^[46], a literary award^[47], in France^[48].

Personal Life

Almudena Grandes was married to Luis García Montero^[13].

Death and Burial

Almudena Grandes died on November 27, 2021^[5]. She died in Madrid^[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer^[49]. Burial took place at Civil Cemetery, Madrid^[12].

Why It Matters

Almudena Grandes ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,154 views/month, #7,152 of 1,000,298).^[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[50] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[51]

Works attributed to her include Las edades de Lulú^[52], a written work^[53].

FAQs

Where was Almudena Grandes born?

Almudena Grandes's place of birth was Madrid^[2].

Where did Almudena Grandes die?

Almudena Grandes passed away in Madrid^[4].

Who was Almudena Grandes married to?

Almudena Grandes's spouses include Luis García Montero^[13].

What did Almudena Grandes do for work?

Almudena Grandes worked as writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], journalist^[8], novelist^[9], and short story writer^[10].

Where did Almudena Grandes go to school?

Almudena Grandes was educated at Complutense University of Madrid^[16].

What awards did Almudena Grandes receive?

Honors received include Premio La Sonrisa Vertical^[23], Calamo Awards^[24], José Manuel Lara Foundation Prize^[25], and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Prize^[26].