Bernardo Atxaga
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Summary
Bernardo Atxaga was born on July 27, 1951[1], in Asteasu[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], poet[4], children's writer[5], screenwriter[6], and novelist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,199 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Asun Garikano[9]
- Child: Q139583180[10], Q136342745[11]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[12]
- Occupation: short story writer[13]
- Position held: full member of the Basque language academy[14]
- Educated at: University of Barcelona[15]
- Award received: Euskadi award - Literature in Basque[16], Euskadi Prize - Child literature in Basque[17], Euskadi Awards (Basque-language literature)[18], Beterriko Liburua Ohorezko Literatur Aipamena[19], Kritika Saria euskarazko narratibari[20], Spanish Literature National Prize[21], National Novel Prize[22], Premio Ostana[23], Escritor/a Galego/a Universal[24], Q130852613[25], Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[26]
- Member of: Euskaltzaindia[27], Jakiunde[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Movement: Basque literature[30]
- Genre: essay[31]
- Commons category: Bernardo Atxaga[32]
- Residence: Zalduondo[33]
- Family name: Garmendia[34]
- Given name: José[35]
- Pseudonym: Bernardo Atxaga[36]
- Official website: https://www.atxaga.eus[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Bernardo Atxaga[38]
- Participant in: Tabakalera[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Basque[40], Spanish[41]
- Birth name: José Irazu Garmendia[42]
- Second family name in Spanish name: Garmendia[43]
Why It Matters
Bernardo Atxaga has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Works attributed to him include Obabakoak[46], a literary work[47], founded in 1988[48].
FAQs
Where was Bernardo Atxaga born?
Bernardo Atxaga's place of birth was Asteasu[2].
Who was Bernardo Atxaga married to?
Bernardo Atxaga's spouses include Asun Garikano[9].
What did Bernardo Atxaga do for work?
Bernardo Atxaga worked as a writer[3], poet[4], children's writer[5], screenwriter[6], and novelist[7].
Where did Bernardo Atxaga go to school?
Bernardo Atxaga was educated at University of Barcelona[15].
What awards did Bernardo Atxaga receive?
Honors received include Euskadi award - Literature in Basque[16], Euskadi Prize - Child literature in Basque[17], Euskadi Awards (Basque-language literature)[18], and Beterriko Liburua Ohorezko Literatur Aipamena[19].