José Echegaray

Spanish playwright (1832-1916)
Person human Q127349
José Echegaray
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José Echegaray

Summary

José Echegaray is a human[1]. He was born in Madrid[2]. He was born on April 19, 1832[3]. He died in Madrid[4]. He died on September 14, 1916[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], civil engineer[7], politician[8], writer[9], and engineer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • José Echegaray's place of birth was Madrid[2].
  • José Echegaray died in Madrid[4].
  • José Echegaray was born on April 19, 1832[3].
  • José Echegaray was born on 1832[12].
  • José Echegaray died on September 14, 1916[5].
  • José Echegaray died on 1916[13].
  • José Echegaray is buried at San Isidro Cemetery[14].
  • José Echegaray's father was José Echegaray Lacosta[15].
  • José Echegaray held citizenship in Spain[16].
  • Spanish was José Echegaray's native language[17].
  • José Echegaray worked as a playwright[6].
  • José Echegaray worked as a civil engineer[7].
  • José Echegaray's professions included politician[8].
  • José Echegaray worked as a writer[9].
  • José Echegaray's professions included engineer[10].
  • José Echegaray's professions included mathematician[18].
  • José Echegaray held the position of Member of the Congress during Sexenio Democrático[19].
  • José Echegaray held the position of Minister of the Treasury of Spain[20].
  • José Echegaray held the position of Minister of the Treasury of Spain[21].
  • José Echegaray held the position of Minister of the Treasury of Spain[22].
  • José Echegaray held the position of Minister of Development of Spain[23].
  • José Echegaray held the position of Q57771833[24].
  • José Echegaray was employed by Universidad Central[25].
  • José Echegaray was educated at Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)[26].
  • José Echegaray received the Nobel Prize in Literature[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Madrid[2], José Echegaray… Recorded date of birth include April 19, 1832[3] and 1832[12]. His father was José Echegaray Lacosta[15]. Spanish was his native language[17].

Education

José Echegaray's education included a stint at Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], civil engineer[7], politician[8], writer[9], engineer[10], and mathematician[18]. Among José Echegaray's employers was Universidad Central[25]. Positions held include Member of the Congress during Sexenio Democrático[19], a public office[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1868[30]; Minister of the Treasury of Spain[20], a public office[31], in Spain[32]; Minister of Development of Spain[23], a position[33], in Spain[34], founded in 1832[35]; Q57771833[24]; vocal of the Junta para Ampliación de Estudios e Investigaciones científicas[36]; and full professor[37], an academic rank[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[27], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[39], Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge[40], Grand cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII[41], Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[42], and Echegaray Medal[43].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Progressive Party[44], a political party[45], in Spain[46], founded in 1834[47]; Radical Democratic Party[48], a political party[49], in Spain[50], founded in 1871[51]; and Liberal Party[52], a political party[53], in Spain[54], founded in 1880[55].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 14, 1916[5] and 1916[13]. José Echegaray died in Madrid[4]. Burial took place at San Isidro Cemetery[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for José Echegaray include Echegaray Medal[56], a medallion[57], in Spain[58], founded in 1907[59] and Echegaray[60], an impact crater[61].

Why It Matters

José Echegaray ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

Entities named for him include Echegaray Medal[56], a medallion[57], in Spain[58], founded in 1907[59] and Echegaray[60], an impact crater[61].

FAQs

Where was José Echegaray born?

Born in Madrid[2], José Echegaray…

Where did José Echegaray die?

José Echegaray passed away in Madrid[4].

Who were José Echegaray's parents?

José Echegaray's father was José Echegaray Lacosta[15].

What did José Echegaray do for work?

José Echegaray worked as playwright[6], civil engineer[7], politician[8], writer[9], and engineer[10].

Where did José Echegaray go to school?

José Echegaray was educated at Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)[26].

What awards did José Echegaray receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[27], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[39], Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge[40], and Grand cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII[41].

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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