Juan Villoro

Mexican writer, journalist, and sociologist (born 1956)
Person human Q1442249
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Juan Villoro

Summary

Juan Villoro is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mexico City[2]. He was born on September 24, 1956[3]. He worked as a writer[4], journalist[5], novelist[6], short story writer[7], and translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mexico City[2], Juan Villoro…
  • Juan Villoro was born on September 24, 1956[3].
  • Juan Villoro held citizenship in Mexico[10].
  • Juan Villoro's professions included writer[4].
  • Juan Villoro worked as a journalist[5].
  • Juan Villoro's professions included novelist[6].
  • Juan Villoro's professions included short story writer[7].
  • Juan Villoro worked as a translator[8].
  • Juan Villoro's professions included sociologist[11].
  • Among Juan Villoro's employers was National Autonomous University of Mexico[12].
  • Juan Villoro's education included a stint at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana[13].
  • Juan Villoro received the Premio Herralde[14].
  • Juan Villoro received the Manuel Rojas Ibero-American Narrative Award[15].
  • Juan Villoro received the Premio Iberoamericano de Letras José Donoso[16].
  • Juan Villoro received the Xavier Villaurrutia Award[17].
  • Juan Villoro received the Manuel Vázquez Montalbán Award for Sports Journalism[18].
  • Juan Villoro received the Q1714285[19].
  • Juan Villoro was a member of Colegio Nacional[20].
  • Juan Villoro is recorded as male[21].
  • Juan Villoro's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Juan Villoro's genre is crônica[23].
  • Juan Villoro's genre is theatre art[24].
  • Juan Villoro's genre is essay[25].
  • Juan Villoro's Commons category is recorded as Juan Villoro[26].
  • Juan Villoro's given name is recorded as Juan[27].

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Origins and Family

Juan Villoro's place of birth was Mexico City[2]. He was born on September 24, 1956[3].

Education

Juan Villoro was educated at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], journalist[5], novelist[6], short story writer[7], translator[8], and sociologist[11]. Juan Villoro was employed by National Autonomous University of Mexico[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Premio Herralde[14], a literary award[28], in Spain[29]; Manuel Rojas Ibero-American Narrative Award[15], an award[30], in Chile[31], founded in 2012[32]; Premio Iberoamericano de Letras José Donoso[16], a literary award[33], in Chile[34]; Xavier Villaurrutia Award[17], a literary award[35], in Mexico[36]; Manuel Vázquez Montalbán Award for Sports Journalism[18], a class of award[37], founded in 2004[38]; and Q1714285[19], a literary work[39], founded in 1991[40].

Why It Matters

Juan Villoro ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was Juan Villoro born?

Juan Villoro's place of birth was Mexico City[2].

What did Juan Villoro do for work?

Juan Villoro worked as writer[4], journalist[5], novelist[6], short story writer[7], and translator[8].

Where did Juan Villoro go to school?

Juan Villoro was educated at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana[13].

What awards did Juan Villoro receive?

Honors received include Premio Herralde[14], Manuel Rojas Ibero-American Narrative Award[15], Premio Iberoamericano de Letras José Donoso[16], and Xavier Villaurrutia Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Mexico
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    Member of Colegio Nacional
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