Pepetela
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Summary
Pepetela was born on October 19, 1941[1], in Benguela[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], university teacher[4], and politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (841 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Angola[7]
- Employer: Agostinho Neto University[8]
- Educated at: University of Lisbon[9], Technical University of Lisbon[10], Instituto Superior Técnico[11]
- Notable work: The utopia generation[12]
- Award received: Camões Prize[13], Prince Claus Award[14], Escritor/a Galego/a Universal[15], Q130852614[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Pepetela[18]
- Pseudonym: for Artur Carlos Maurício Pestana dos Santos[19]
- Work location: Casa dos Estudantes do Império[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[22]
- Birth name: Artur Carlos Maurício Pestana dos Santos[23]
Why It Matters
Pepetela has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Pepetela born?
Pepetela was born in Benguela[2].
What did Pepetela do for work?
Pepetela worked as a writer[3], university teacher[4], and politician[5].
Where did Pepetela go to school?
Pepetela was educated at University of Lisbon[9], Technical University of Lisbon[10], and Instituto Superior Técnico[11].
What awards did Pepetela receive?
Honors received include Camões Prize[13], Prince Claus Award[14], Escritor/a Galego/a Universal[15], and Q130852614[16].