Fernando Vallejo

Colombian writer
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Fernando Vallejo

Summary

Fernando Vallejo is a human[1]. He was born in Medellín[2]. He was born on October 24, 1942[3]. He worked as a biologist[4], film director[5], writer[6], screenwriter[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Medellín[2], Fernando Vallejo…
  • Fernando Vallejo was born on October 24, 1942[3].
  • Fernando Vallejo's father was Aníbal Vallejo Álvarez[10].
  • Fernando Vallejo held citizenship in Colombia[11].
  • Fernando Vallejo's professions included biologist[4].
  • Fernando Vallejo's professions included film director[5].
  • Fernando Vallejo worked as a writer[6].
  • Fernando Vallejo's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Fernando Vallejo's professions included novelist[8].
  • Fernando Vallejo's education included a stint at National University of Colombia[12].
  • Fernando Vallejo's education included a stint at Pontifical Xavierian University[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Fernando Vallejo is Our Lady of the Assassins[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Fernando Vallejo is Q5824623[15].
  • Fernando Vallejo received the Rómulo Gallegos Prize[16].
  • Fernando Vallejo received the FIL Award[17].
  • Fernando Vallejo's religion is recorded as atheism[18].
  • Fernando Vallejo is recorded as male[19].
  • Fernando Vallejo's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Fernando Vallejo's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[21].
  • Fernando Vallejo's Commons category is recorded as Fernando Vallejo[22].
  • Fernando Vallejo's family name is recorded as Vallejo[23].
  • Fernando Vallejo's given name is recorded as Fernando[24].
  • Fernando Vallejo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[25].
  • Fernando Vallejo's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'es', 'text': 'Luis Fernando Vallejo Rendón'}[26].
  • Fernando Vallejo's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'es', 'text': 'Fernando Vallejo'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Fernando Vallejo was born in Medellín[2]. He was born on October 24, 1942[3]. His father was Aníbal Vallejo Álvarez[10].

Education

Educated at National University of Colombia[12], a public university[28], in Colombia[29], founded in 1867[30], headquartered in Bogotá[31] and Pontifical Xavierian University[13], a Catholic university[32], in Colombia[33], founded in 1604[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[4], film director[5], writer[6], screenwriter[7], and novelist[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Our Lady of the Assassins[14], a film[35], directed by Barbet Schroeder[36] and Q5824623[15], a literary work[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Rómulo Gallegos Prize[16], a literary award[38], in Venezuela[39], founded in 1964[40] and FIL Award[17], a literary award[41], in Mexico[42], founded in 1991[43].

Personal Life

Fernando Vallejo's religion is recorded as atheism[18].

Why It Matters

Fernando Vallejo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Fernando Vallejo born?

Born in Medellín[2], Fernando Vallejo…

Who were Fernando Vallejo's parents?

Fernando Vallejo's father was Aníbal Vallejo Álvarez[10].

What did Fernando Vallejo do for work?

Fernando Vallejo worked as biologist[4], film director[5], writer[6], screenwriter[7], and novelist[8].

Where did Fernando Vallejo go to school?

Fernando Vallejo was educated at National University of Colombia[12] and Pontifical Xavierian University[13].

What awards did Fernando Vallejo receive?

Honors received include Rómulo Gallegos Prize[16] and FIL Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . elespectador.com. Retrieved . elespectador.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . casamerica.es. Retrieved . casamerica.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . eltiempo.com. Retrieved . eltiempo.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . casamerica.es. Retrieved . casamerica.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Enciclopedia de la Literatura en México. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Related category Category:Films directed by Fernando Vallejo
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    Award received Rómulo Gallegos Prize, FIL Award
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