Bernardo Atxaga

Basque-language writer from Gipuzkoa, Spain
Person human Q221771
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Bernardo Atxaga

Summary

Bernardo Atxaga is a human[1]. Born in Asteasu[2], he… he was born on July 27, 1951[3]. He worked as a writer[4], poet[5], children's writer[6], screenwriter[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Asteasu[2], Bernardo Atxaga…
  • Bernardo Atxaga was born on July 27, 1951[3].
  • Among Bernardo Atxaga's spouses was Asun Garikano[10].
  • Bernardo Atxaga held citizenship in Spain[11].
  • Bernardo Atxaga's professions included writer[4].
  • Bernardo Atxaga's professions included poet[5].
  • Bernardo Atxaga's professions included children's writer[6].
  • Bernardo Atxaga's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Bernardo Atxaga worked as a novelist[8].
  • Bernardo Atxaga worked as a short story writer[12].
  • Bernardo Atxaga was educated at University of Barcelona[13].
  • Bernardo Atxaga received the Euskadi award - Literature in Basque[14].
  • Bernardo Atxaga received the Euskadi Prize - Child literature in Basque[15].
  • Bernardo Atxaga received the Euskadi Awards (Basque-language literature)[16].
  • Bernardo Atxaga received the Beterriko Liburua Ohorezko Literatur Aipamena[17].
  • Bernardo Atxaga received the Kritika Saria euskarazko narratibari[18].
  • Bernardo Atxaga received the Kritika Saria euskarazko narratibari[19].
  • Bernardo Atxaga was a member of Euskaltzaindia[20].
  • Bernardo Atxaga was a member of Jakiunde[21].
  • Bernardo Atxaga is recorded as male[22].
  • Bernardo Atxaga's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Bernardo Atxaga is associated with the Basque literature movement[24].
  • Bernardo Atxaga's genre is essay[25].
  • Bernardo Atxaga's Commons category is recorded as Bernardo Atxaga[26].
  • Bernardo Atxaga's residence is recorded as Zalduondo[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Asteasu[2], Bernardo Atxaga… he was born on July 27, 1951[3].

Education

Bernardo Atxaga was educated at University of Barcelona[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], poet[5], children's writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], and short story writer[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Euskadi award - Literature in Basque[14], a literary award[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1997[30]; Euskadi Prize - Child literature in Basque[15], a literary award[31], in Spain[32], founded in 1997[33]; Euskadi Awards (Basque-language literature)[16], a literary award[34], in Spain[35], founded in 1997[36]; Beterriko Liburua Ohorezko Literatur Aipamena[17], a literary award[37], in Spain[38], founded in 1996[39]; Kritika Saria euskarazko narratibari[18], a literary award[40], in Spain[41]; and Spanish Literature National Prize[42], a literary award[43], in Spain[44], founded in 1984[45].

Personal Life

Bernardo Atxaga was married to Asun Garikano[10].

Why It Matters

Bernardo Atxaga ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Works attributed to him include Obabakoak[48], a literary work[49], founded in 1988[50].

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[10].

What did Bernardo Atxaga do for work?

Bernardo Atxaga worked as writer[4], poet[5], children's writer[6], screenwriter[7], and novelist[8].

Where did Bernardo Atxaga go to school?

Bernardo Atxaga was educated at University of Barcelona[13].

What awards did Bernardo Atxaga receive?

Honors received include Euskadi award - Literature in Basque[14], Euskadi Prize - Child literature in Basque[15], Euskadi Awards (Basque-language literature)[16], and Beterriko Liburua Ohorezko Literatur Aipamena[17].

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  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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