Camilo José Cela
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Summary
Camilo José Cela was born on May 11, 1916[1], in Iria Flavia[2]. He died on January 17, 2002[3], in Madrid[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], novelist[7], politician[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,455 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Adina Cemetery[11]
- Father: Camilo Crisanto Cela y Fernández[12]
- Mother: Camila Emanuela Trulock y Bertorini[13]
- Spouse: María del Rosario Conde Picavea[14], Marina Castaño[15]
- Child: Camilo José Cela Conde[16]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[17]
- Ethnic group: Galicians[18]
- Occupation: essayist[19], university teacher[20], film actor[21]
- Field of work: literature[22]
- Position held: member of the Senate of Spain[23], Member of the Royal Spanish Academy[24]
- Employer: University of the Balearic Islands[25]
- Educated at: Centro Universitario Villanueva[26]
- Notable work: The Family of Pascual Duarte[27], The Hive[28], Journey to the Alcarria[29], Del Miño al Bidasoa[30], Pabellón de reposo[31]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Literature[32], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[33], Princess of Asturias Literary Prize[34], Saint George's Cross[35], Castelao Medal[36], honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos[37], honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[38], Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru[39], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[40], honorary doctorate of the University of Santiago de Compostela[41], Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[42], honorary doctorate of the University of the Balearic Islands[43], honorary doctor of Tel Aviv University[44], honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem[45]
- Member of: College of 'Pataphysics[46], Royal Galician Academy[47], Royal Spanish Academy[48]
- Influenced by: Jean-Paul Sartre[49]
- Sex or gender: male[50]
- Noble title: Marqués de Iria Flavia[51]
- Commons category: Camilo José Cela[52]
- Cause of death: cardiovascular disease[53]
- Participated in conflict: Spanish Civil War[54]
- Family name: Cela[55]
- Given name: Camilo[56], José[57]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Camilo José Cela include University Camilo José Cela[58], a private university[59], in Spain[60], founded in 2000[61].
Why It Matters
Camilo José Cela has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
He has been cited as an influence by Tamri Pkhakadze[64], a writer[65], b. 1957[66], of Soviet Union[67], awarded the Saba prize[68].
Works attributed to him include The Family of Pascual Duarte[69], a literary work[70]; The Hive[71], a literary work[72]; and Journey to the Alcarria[73], a literary work[74]. Entities named for him include University Camilo José Cela[58], a private university[59], in Spain[60], founded in 2000[61].
FAQs
Where was Camilo José Cela born?
Camilo José Cela was born in Iria Flavia[2].
Where did Camilo José Cela die?
Camilo José Cela died in Madrid[4].
Who were Camilo José Cela's parents?
Camilo José Cela's father was Camilo Crisanto Cela y Fernández[12]. Camilo José Cela's mother was Camila Emanuela Trulock y Bertorini[13].
Who was Camilo José Cela married to?
Camilo José Cela's spouses include María del Rosario Conde Picavea[14] and Marina Castaño[15].
What did Camilo José Cela do for work?
Camilo José Cela worked as a writer[5], poet[6], novelist[7], politician[8], and journalist[9].
Where did Camilo José Cela go to school?
Camilo José Cela was educated at Centro Universitario Villanueva[26].
What awards did Camilo José Cela receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[32], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[33], Princess of Asturias Literary Prize[34], and Saint George's Cross[35].
Who did Camilo José Cela influence?
Camilo José Cela has been cited as an influence by Tamri Pkhakadze[64].