Ariano Suassuna

Brazilian writer (1927–2014)
Person human Q656292
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Ariano Suassuna

Summary

Ariano Suassuna is a human[1]. He was born in João Pessoa[2]. He was born on June 16, 1927[3]. He passed away in Recife[4]. He died on July 23, 2014[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], lawyer[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (522 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ariano Suassuna's place of birth was João Pessoa[2].
  • Ariano Suassuna passed away in Recife[4].
  • Ariano Suassuna was born on June 16, 1927[3].
  • Ariano Suassuna died on July 23, 2014[5].
  • Ariano Suassuna held citizenship in Brazil[12].
  • Ariano Suassuna worked as a writer[6].
  • Ariano Suassuna's professions included playwright[7].
  • Ariano Suassuna worked as a poet[8].
  • Ariano Suassuna's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Ariano Suassuna worked as a novelist[10].
  • Ariano Suassuna was employed by Federal University of Pernambuco[13].
  • Ariano Suassuna was educated at Faculdade de Direito do Recife[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Ariano Suassuna is O Castigo da Soberba[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Ariano Suassuna is The Niggard Rich[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Ariano Suassuna is Auto da Compadecida[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Ariano Suassuna is The Saint and The Sow[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Ariano Suassuna is A Caseira e a Catarina[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Ariano Suassuna is Q10339744[20].
  • Ariano Suassuna received the Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[21].
  • Ariano Suassuna was a member of Brazilian Academy of Letters[22].
  • Ariano Suassuna was a member of Academia Pernambucana de Letras[23].
  • Ariano Suassuna was a member of Academia Paraibana de Letras[24].
  • Ariano Suassuna's religion is recorded as Catholicism[25].
  • Ariano Suassuna is recorded as male[26].
  • Ariano Suassuna's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in João Pessoa[2], Ariano Suassuna… he was born on June 16, 1927[3].

Education

Ariano Suassuna's education included a stint at Faculdade de Direito do Recife[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], lawyer[9], and novelist[10]. Ariano Suassuna was employed by Federal University of Pernambuco[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include O Castigo da Soberba[15], a literary work[28]; The Niggard Rich[16], a literary work[29]; Auto da Compadecida[17], a literary work[30]; The Saint and The Sow[18], a literary work[31]; A Caseira e a Catarina[19], a literary work[32]; and Q10339744[20], a literary work[33], in Brazil[34].

Recognition

Ariano Suassuna received the Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[21].

Personal Life

Ariano Suassuna's religion is recorded as Catholicism[25]. He was affiliated with the Brazilian Socialist Party[35].

Death and Burial

Ariano Suassuna died on July 23, 2014[5]. He died in Recife[4]. The cause of death was stroke[36].

Why It Matters

Ariano Suassuna ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (522 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Works attributed to him include Auto da Compadecida[39], a literary work[40].

FAQs

Where was Ariano Suassuna born?

Ariano Suassuna was born in João Pessoa[2].

Where did Ariano Suassuna die?

Ariano Suassuna died in Recife[4].

What did Ariano Suassuna do for work?

Ariano Suassuna worked as writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], lawyer[9], and novelist[10].

Where did Ariano Suassuna go to school?

Ariano Suassuna was educated at Faculdade de Direito do Recife[14].

What awards did Ariano Suassuna receive?

Honors received include Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [36] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.
  26. [19] . wikidata.org.
  27. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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