Jorge Guillén
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Summary
Jorge Guillén was born on January 18, 1893[1], in Valladolid[2]. He died on February 6, 1984[3], in Málaga[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], and literary critic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,038 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: February 2, 1984[10]
- Place of burial: English Cemetery in Malaga[11]
- Father: Julio Guillén Sáenz[12]
- Child: Saad Balobaid[13]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[14]
- Position held: full professor[15]
- Employer: Harvard University[16], University of Murcia[17], University of Seville[18], Wellesley College[19], University of Paris[20]
- Educated at: Universidad Central[21], Facultad de Filosofía y Letras (Universidad de Granada)[22]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[23], Miguel de Cervantes Prize[24], Feltrinelli Prize[25], Alfonso Reyes International Prize[26], Dearest Son of Andalusia[27]
- Member of: Generation of ‘27[28], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29], Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Genre: poetry[32]
- Commons category: Jorge Guillén[33]
- Academic degree: doctorate[34]
- Family name: Guillén[35]
- Given name: Jorge[36]
- Academic major: Philosophy and Humanities[37]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[38]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[40], English[41]
- Birth name: Jorge Guillén Álvarez[42]
- Name in native language: Jorge Guillén[43]
Why It Matters
Jorge Guillén has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Jorge Guillén born?
Jorge Guillén was born in Valladolid[2].
Where did Jorge Guillén die?
Jorge Guillén passed away in Málaga[4].
Who were Jorge Guillén's parents?
Jorge Guillén's father was Julio Guillén Sáenz[12].
What did Jorge Guillén do for work?
Jorge Guillén worked as a poet[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], and literary critic[8].
Where did Jorge Guillén go to school?
Jorge Guillén was educated at Universidad Central[21] and Facultad de Filosofía y Letras (Universidad de Granada)[22].
What awards did Jorge Guillén receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[23], Miguel de Cervantes Prize[24], Feltrinelli Prize[25], and Alfonso Reyes International Prize[26].