Elena Poniatowska

French-born Mexican journalist and author
Person human Q261397
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Elena Poniatowska

Summary

Elena Poniatowska is a human[1]. Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], she… she was born on May 19, 1932[3]. She worked as a journalist[4], writer[5], novelist[6], poet[7], and short story writer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (433 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Elena Poniatowska's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Elena Poniatowska's place of birth was Paris[10].
  • Elena Poniatowska was born on May 19, 1932[3].
  • Elena Poniatowska was born on 1933[11].
  • Elena Poniatowska's father was Jean Joseph Évremond Sperry Poniatowski[12].
  • Among Elena Poniatowska's spouses was Guillermo Haro[13].
  • Elena Poniatowska held citizenship in Mexico[14].
  • Elena Poniatowska held citizenship in France[15].
  • Elena Poniatowska worked as a journalist[4].
  • Elena Poniatowska's professions included writer[5].
  • Elena Poniatowska worked as a novelist[6].
  • Elena Poniatowska's professions included poet[7].
  • Elena Poniatowska worked as a short story writer[8].
  • Elena Poniatowska's field of work was creative and professional writing[16].
  • Elena Poniatowska's field of work was journalism[17].
  • Elena Poniatowska's field of work was political activity[18].
  • Elena Poniatowska's education included a stint at National Autonomous University of Mexico[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Elena Poniatowska is La noche de Tlatelolco[20].
  • Elena Poniatowska received the Miguel de Cervantes Prize[21].
  • Elena Poniatowska received the Premio Nacional de Periodismo de México[22].
  • Elena Poniatowska received the José Fuentes Mares National Prize for Literature[23].
  • Elena Poniatowska received the Alfaguara Prize[24].
  • Elena Poniatowska received the Rómulo Gallegos Prize[25].
  • Elena Poniatowska received the Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico[26].
  • Elena Poniatowska is recorded as female[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], a municipal arrondissement of France[28], in France[29], founded in 1860[30] and Paris[10], a commune of France[31], in France[32], founded in -0300[33]. Recorded date of birth include May 19, 1932[3] and 1933[11]. Elena Poniatowska's father was Jean Joseph Évremond Sperry Poniatowski[12].

Education

Elena Poniatowska's education included a stint at National Autonomous University of Mexico[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], writer[5], novelist[6], poet[7], and short story writer[8]. Fields of work include creative and professional writing[16], an academic discipline[34]; journalism[17], an industry[35]; and political activity[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Elena Poniatowska is La noche de Tlatelolco[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Miguel de Cervantes Prize[21], a literary award[36], in Spain[37], founded in 1976[38]; Premio Nacional de Periodismo de México[22], an award[39], in Mexico[40]; José Fuentes Mares National Prize for Literature[23], a literary award[41], in Mexico[42], founded in 1985[43]; Alfaguara Prize[24], a literary award[44], in Spain[45], founded in 1997[46]; Rómulo Gallegos Prize[25], a literary award[47], in Venezuela[48], founded in 1964[49]; and Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico[26].

Personal Life

Elena Poniatowska was married to Guillermo Haro[13].

Why It Matters

Elena Poniatowska ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (433 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Elena Poniatowska born?

Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], Elena Poniatowska…

Who were Elena Poniatowska's parents?

Elena Poniatowska's father was Jean Joseph Évremond Sperry Poniatowski[12].

Who was Elena Poniatowska married to?

Elena Poniatowska's spouses include Guillermo Haro[13].

What did Elena Poniatowska do for work?

Elena Poniatowska worked as journalist[4], writer[5], novelist[6], poet[7], and short story writer[8].

Where did Elena Poniatowska go to school?

Elena Poniatowska was educated at National Autonomous University of Mexico[19].

What awards did Elena Poniatowska receive?

Honors received include Miguel de Cervantes Prize[21], Premio Nacional de Periodismo de México[22], José Fuentes Mares National Prize for Literature[23], and Alfaguara Prize[24].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] . lanetaneta.com. lanetaneta.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [5] . Latin American Women Writers: an Encyclopedia. Retrieved . elsoldemazatlan.com.mx. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Third World Women's Literatures. wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

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  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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