Miguel Delibes

Spanish writer (1920–2010)
Person human Q157326
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Miguel Delibes

Summary

Miguel Delibes is a human[1]. Born in Valladolid[2], he… he was born on October 17, 1920[3]. He passed away in Valladolid[4]. He died on March 12, 2010[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], lawyer[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Miguel Delibes's place of birth was Valladolid[2].
  • Miguel Delibes passed away in Valladolid[4].
  • Miguel Delibes was born on October 17, 1920[3].
  • Miguel Delibes died on March 12, 2010[5].
  • Miguel Delibes is buried at Panteón de Hijos Vallisoletanos Ilustres[12].
  • A child of Miguel Delibes was Miguel Delibes de Castro[13].
  • A child of Miguel Delibes was Germán Delibes de Castro[14].
  • Miguel Delibes held citizenship in Spain[15].
  • Miguel Delibes worked as a writer[6].
  • Miguel Delibes worked as a novelist[7].
  • Miguel Delibes's professions included journalist[8].
  • Miguel Delibes's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Miguel Delibes's professions included poet[10].
  • Miguel Delibes held the position of director[16].
  • Miguel Delibes held the position of Member of the Royal Spanish Academy[17].
  • Miguel Delibes's education included a stint at University of Valladolid[18].
  • A notable student of Miguel Delibes was José Jiménez Lozano[19].
  • A notable student of Miguel Delibes was Francisco Umbral[20].
  • A notable student of Miguel Delibes was Manuel Leguineche[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Miguel Delibes is The Heretic[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Miguel Delibes is El camino[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Miguel Delibes is The Holy Innocents[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Miguel Delibes is Q105979825[25].
  • Miguel Delibes received the Miguel de Cervantes Prize[26].
  • Miguel Delibes received the Princess of Asturias Literary Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Miguel Delibes was born in Valladolid[2]. He was born on October 17, 1920[3].

Education

Miguel Delibes was educated at University of Valladolid[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], lawyer[9], and poet[10]. Positions held include director[16], a profession[28] and Member of the Royal Spanish Academy[17]. Notable students include José Jiménez Lozano[19], Francisco Umbral[20], and Manuel Leguineche[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Heretic[22], El camino[23], The Holy Innocents[24], and Q105979825[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Miguel de Cervantes Prize[26], a literary award[29], in Spain[30], founded in 1976[31]; Princess of Asturias Literary Prize[27], a literary award[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1981[34]; Fastenrath Award[35], a literary award[36], in Spain[37]; Premio Nadal[38], a literary award[39], in Spain[40], founded in 1944[41]; honorary doctorate of the University of Valladolid[42], an award[43], in Spain[44]; and Q44253410[45].

Personal Life

Children include Miguel Delibes de Castro[13], a biologist[46], b. 1947[47], of Spain[48], awarded the National Environmental Award[49] and Germán Delibes de Castro[14], a university teacher[50], b. 1949[51], of Spain[52], awarded the Castilla y León Award for the Restoration and Conservation of Heritage[53], specialised in Chalcolithic[54].

Death and Burial

Miguel Delibes died on March 12, 2010[5]. He passed away in Valladolid[4]. The cause of death was colon cancer[55]. He is buried at Panteón de Hijos Vallisoletanos Ilustres[12].

Why It Matters

Miguel Delibes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

Works attributed to him include The Holy Innocents[58], a literary work[59]; El camino[60], a literary work[61]; and Cinco horas con Mario[62], a literary work[63].

FAQs

Where was Miguel Delibes born?

Miguel Delibes was born in Valladolid[2].

Where did Miguel Delibes die?

Miguel Delibes died in Valladolid[4].

What did Miguel Delibes do for work?

Miguel Delibes worked as writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], lawyer[9], and poet[10].

Where did Miguel Delibes go to school?

Miguel Delibes was educated at University of Valladolid[18].

What awards did Miguel Delibes receive?

Honors received include Miguel de Cervantes Prize[26], Princess of Asturias Literary Prize[27], Fastenrath Award[35], and Premio Nadal[38].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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