Antonio Gala

Spanish writer (1930–2023)
Person human Q3750903
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Antonio Gala

Summary

Antonio Gala is a human[1]. Born in Brazatortas[2], he… he was born on October 2, 1930[3]. He died in Córdoba[4]. He died on May 28, 2023[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], poet[8], playwright[9], and prose writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (613 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Antonio Gala was born in Brazatortas[2].
  • Antonio Gala died in Córdoba[4].
  • Antonio Gala was born on October 2, 1930[3].
  • Antonio Gala died on May 28, 2023[5].
  • Antonio Gala's father was Luis Gala Calvo[12].
  • Antonio Gala's mother was María Adoración Velasco Gordo[13].
  • Antonio Gala held citizenship in Spain[14].
  • Antonio Gala worked as a writer[6].
  • Antonio Gala's professions included novelist[7].
  • Antonio Gala's professions included poet[8].
  • Antonio Gala's professions included playwright[9].
  • Antonio Gala's professions included prose writer[10].
  • Antonio Gala worked as a screenwriter[15].
  • Antonio Gala's field of work was poetry[16].
  • Antonio Gala's field of work was drama[17].
  • Antonio Gala's field of work was prose[18].
  • Antonio Gala's field of work was opinion journalism[19].
  • Antonio Gala was employed by El País[20].
  • Antonio Gala was employed by El Mundo[21].
  • Antonio Gala was educated at University of Seville[22].
  • Antonio Gala was educated at University of Madrid[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Antonio Gala is Q5981276[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Antonio Gala is Q6046030[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Antonio Gala is Q5980654[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Antonio Gala is Q5695941[27].

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Origins and Family

Antonio Gala was born in Brazatortas[2]. He was born on October 2, 1930[3]. His father was Luis Gala Calvo[12]. His mother was María Adoración Velasco Gordo[13].

Education

Educated at University of Seville[22], a public university[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1505[30], headquartered in Seville[31] and University of Madrid[23], a university[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1943[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], poet[8], playwright[9], prose writer[10], and screenwriter[15]. Fields of work include poetry[16], a literary form[35]; drama[17], a literary mode[36]; prose[18], a literary form[37]; and opinion journalism[19], a journalism genre[38]. Employers include El País[20], a daily newspaper[39], in Spain[40], founded in 1976[41], headquartered in Madrid[42] and El Mundo[21], a daily newspaper[43], in Spain[44], founded in 1989[45], headquartered in Madrid[46].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q5981276[24], a literary work[47]; Q6046030[25], a literary work[48]; Q5980654[26]; Q5695941[27]; Q5971038[49]; and Q6172393[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[51], an art prize[52], in Spain[53], founded in 1969[54]; Premio Planeta de Novela[55], a literary award[56], in Spain[57], founded in 1952[58]; honorary doctorate of the University of Cordoba[59], an award[60], in Spain[61]; Dearest Son of Andalusia[62], a title of honor[63], in Spain[64]; Calderón de la Barca National Theatre Award[65], a literary award[66], in Spain[67]; and Castile-La Mancha Gold Medal[68], an award[69], in Spain[70].

Death and Burial

Antonio Gala died on May 28, 2023[5]. He died in Córdoba[4].

Why It Matters

Antonio Gala ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (613 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

FAQs

Where was Antonio Gala born?

Born in Brazatortas[2], Antonio Gala…

Where did Antonio Gala die?

Antonio Gala died in Córdoba[4].

Who were Antonio Gala's parents?

Antonio Gala's father was Luis Gala Calvo[12]. Antonio Gala's mother was María Adoración Velasco Gordo[13].

What did Antonio Gala do for work?

Antonio Gala worked as writer[6], novelist[7], poet[8], playwright[9], and prose writer[10].

Where did Antonio Gala go to school?

Antonio Gala was educated at University of Seville[22] and University of Madrid[23].

What awards did Antonio Gala receive?

Honors received include Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[51], Premio Planeta de Novela[55], honorary doctorate of the University of Cordoba[59], and Dearest Son of Andalusia[62].

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  3. [72] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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