Quim Monzó

Spanish writer and translator
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Quim Monzó

Summary

Quim Monzó is a human[1]. He was born in Barcelona[2]. He was born on March 24, 1952[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], writer[5], screenwriter[6], translator[7], and essayist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Quim Monzó's place of birth was Barcelona[2].
  • Quim Monzó was born on March 24, 1952[3].
  • Quim Monzó held citizenship in Spain[10].
  • Catalan was Quim Monzó's native language[11].
  • Quim Monzó worked as a journalist[4].
  • Quim Monzó worked as a writer[5].
  • Quim Monzó worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Quim Monzó's professions included translator[7].
  • Quim Monzó's professions included essayist[8].
  • Quim Monzó worked as a columnist[12].
  • Quim Monzó's field of work was Catalan literature[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Quim Monzó is Uf, va dir ell[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Quim Monzó is Why, Why, Why?[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Quim Monzó is The Enormity of the Tragedy[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Quim Monzó is A Thousand Morons[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Quim Monzó is L'udol del griso al caire de les clavegueres[18].
  • Quim Monzó received the Premi Nacional de Literatura[19].
  • Quim Monzó received the Gold Letter[20].
  • Quim Monzó received the Serra d'Or Critics' Prize for Literature and Essays[21].
  • Quim Monzó received the Prudenci Bertrana Prize[22].
  • Quim Monzó received the City of Barcelona Award[23].
  • Quim Monzó received the premi Trajectòria[24].
  • Quim Monzó is recorded as male[25].
  • Quim Monzó's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Quim Monzó's genre is opinion journalism[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Barcelona[2], Quim Monzó… he was born on March 24, 1952[3]. Catalan was his native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], writer[5], screenwriter[6], translator[7], essayist[8], and columnist[12]. Quim Monzó's field of work was Catalan literature[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Uf, va dir ell[14], a literary work[28]; Why, Why, Why?[15], a literary work[29], in Spain[30]; The Enormity of the Tragedy[16], a literary work[31]; A Thousand Morons[17], a literary work[32]; and L'udol del griso al caire de les clavegueres[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Premi Nacional de Literatura[19], a literary award[33], in Spain[34], founded in 1995[35]; Gold Letter[20], a literary award[36], in Spain[37], founded in 1956[38]; Serra d'Or Critics' Prize for Literature and Essays[21], a literary award[39], in Spain[40], founded in 1967[41]; Prudenci Bertrana Prize[22], a literary award[42], in Spain[43], founded in 1968[44]; City of Barcelona Award[23], a cultural prize[45], in Spain[46], founded in 1949[47]; and premi Trajectòria[24], a cultural prize[48], in Spain[49], founded in 1997[50].

Why It Matters

Quim Monzó has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Quim Monzó born?

Quim Monzó's place of birth was Barcelona[2].

What did Quim Monzó do for work?

Quim Monzó worked as journalist[4], writer[5], screenwriter[6], translator[7], and essayist[8].

What awards did Quim Monzó receive?

Honors received include Premi Nacional de Literatura[19], Gold Letter[20], Serra d'Or Critics' Prize for Literature and Essays[21], and Prudenci Bertrana Prize[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . lasetmana.cat. Retrieved . lasetmana.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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