Miguel Torga
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Summary
Miguel Torga was born on August 12, 1907[1], in São Martinho de Anta[2]. He died on January 17, 1995[3], in Coimbra[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], playwright[7], physician[8], and physician writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,397 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Portugal[11]
- Educated at: University of Coimbra[12]
- Award received: Camões Prize[13], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Miguel Torga[16]
- Family name: Correia[17], Rocha[18], Torga[19]
- Given name: Adolfo[20], Miguel[21]
- Pseudonym: Miguel Torga[22], for Adolfo Correia da Rocha[23]
- Official website: http://purl.pt/13860/1/index.html[24]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[26]
- Birth name: Adolfo Correia da Rocha[27]
- Name in native language: Adolfo Correia da Rocha[28]
- Start of work period: 1928[29]
- URL: http://casacomum.org/cc/visualizador?pasta=06810.160.25573#!11[30]
Why It Matters
Miguel Torga has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Miguel Torga born?
Miguel Torga's place of birth was São Martinho de Anta[2].
Where did Miguel Torga die?
Miguel Torga died in Coimbra[4].
What did Miguel Torga do for work?
Miguel Torga worked as a poet[5], writer[6], playwright[7], physician[8], and physician writer[9].
Where did Miguel Torga go to school?
Miguel Torga was educated at University of Coimbra[12].
What awards did Miguel Torga receive?
Honors received include Camões Prize[13] and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[14].