Javier Marías
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Javier Marías was a Spanish writer, translator, novelist, professor, journalist, and editor born on September 20, 1951 in Madrid [1][2][3][4][5][6]. He died on September 11, 2022 in Madrid from COVID-19 [7][8][9]. Marías worked at the University of Oxford, where he engaged in literary activity and translating activity [6]. His work was influenced by Henry James, Vladimir Nabokov, William Faulkner, and Robert Louis Stevenson . He received numerous awards including the America Award in Literature, Rómulo Gallegos Prize, Fastenrath Award, Prix Femina étranger, Nelly Sachs Prize, and Prix Formentor, among others .
Javier Marías
Summary
Javier Marías is a human[1]. He was born in Madrid[2]. He was born on September 20, 1951[3]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. He died on September 11, 2022[5]. He worked as a writer[6], translator[7], novelist[8], professor[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (690 views/month, #6,981 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Javier Marías's place of birth was Madrid[2].
- Javier Marías passed away in Madrid[4].
- Javier Marías was born on September 20, 1951[3].
- Javier Marías died on September 11, 2022[5].
- Javier Marías's father was Julián Marías[12].
- Javier Marías's mother was Dolores Franco Manera[13].
- Javier Marías held citizenship in Spain[14].
- Javier Marías's professions included writer[6].
- Javier Marías worked as a translator[7].
- Javier Marías's professions included novelist[8].
- Javier Marías worked as a professor[9].
- Javier Marías worked as a journalist[10].
- Javier Marías worked as an editor[15].
- Javier Marías's field of work was literary activity[16].
- Javier Marías's field of work was translating activity[17].
- Javier Marías held the position of Member of the Royal Spanish Academy[18].
- Among Javier Marías's employers was University of Oxford[19].
- Javier Marías was educated at Complutense University of Madrid[20].
- A notable work attributed to Javier Marías is Tomorrow in the Battle Think on Me[21].
- A notable work attributed to Javier Marías is A Heart So White[22].
- Javier Marías received the America Award in Literature[23].
- Javier Marías received the Rómulo Gallegos Prize[24].
- Javier Marías received the Fastenrath Award[25].
- Javier Marías received the Prix Femina étranger[26].
- Javier Marías received the Nelly Sachs Prize[27].
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Origins and Family
Javier Marías was born in Madrid[2]. He was born on September 20, 1951[3]. His father was Julián Marías[12]. His mother was Dolores Franco Manera[13].
Education
Javier Marías's education included a stint at Complutense University of Madrid[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], translator[7], novelist[8], professor[9], journalist[10], and editor[15]. Fields of work include literary activity[16] and translating activity[17]. Among Javier Marías's employers was University of Oxford[19]. He held the position of Member of the Royal Spanish Academy[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Tomorrow in the Battle Think on Me[21] and A Heart So White[22].
Recognition
Awards received include America Award in Literature[23], a literary award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1994[32]; Rómulo Gallegos Prize[24], a literary award[33], in Venezuela[34], founded in 1964[35]; Fastenrath Award[25], a literary award[36], in Spain[37]; Prix Femina étranger[26], a class of award[38], in France[39], founded in 1985[40]; Nelly Sachs Prize[27], a literary award[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1961[43]; and Prix Formentor[44], a literary award[45], in Spain[46], founded in 1960[47].
Death and Burial
Javier Marías died on September 11, 2022[5]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. The cause of death was COVID-19[48].
Why It Matters
Javier Marías ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (690 views/month, #6,981 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Works attributed to him include A Heart So White[51], a written work[52] and Tomorrow in the Battle Think on Me[53], a literary work[54].
FAQs
Where was Javier Marías born?
Born in Madrid[2], Javier Marías…
Where did Javier Marías die?
Javier Marías died in Madrid[4].
Who were Javier Marías's parents?
Javier Marías's father was Julián Marías[12]. Javier Marías's mother was Dolores Franco Manera[13].
What did Javier Marías do for work?
Javier Marías worked as writer[6], translator[7], novelist[8], professor[9], and journalist[10].
Where did Javier Marías go to school?
Javier Marías was educated at Complutense University of Madrid[20].
What awards did Javier Marías receive?
Honors received include America Award in Literature[23], Rómulo Gallegos Prize[24], Fastenrath Award[25], and Prix Femina étranger[26].