Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio

writer from Spain (1927-2019)
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Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio

Summary

Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio is a human[1]. He was born in Rome[2]. He was born on December 4, 1927[3]. He died in Madrid[4]. He died on April 1, 2019[5]. He worked as a writer[6], essayist[7], linguist[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (160 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's place of birth was Rome[2].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio passed away in Madrid[4].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio was born on December 4, 1927[3].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio died on April 1, 2019[5].
  • Burial took place at La Almudena Cemetery[11].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's father was Rafael Sánchez Mazas[12].
  • Among Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's spouses was Carmen Martín Gaite[13].
  • A child of Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio was Marta Sánchez Martín[14].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio held citizenship in Spain[15].
  • Spanish was Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's native language[16].
  • Italian was Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's native language[17].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio worked as a writer[6].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio worked as an essayist[7].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's professions included linguist[8].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's professions included historian[9].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's field of work was linguistics[18].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's field of work was politics of Spain[19].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's field of work was foreign policy of the United States[20].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's field of work was television[21].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's field of work was creative and professional writing[22].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's field of work was prose[23].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio was educated at University of Madrid[24].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's education included a stint at Escuela Oficial de Cine[25].
  • Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio was educated at College of San Jose, Villafranca de los Barros[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio is El Jarama[27].

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Origins and Family

Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's place of birth was Rome[2]. He was born on December 4, 1927[3]. His father was Rafael Sánchez Mazas[12]. Native languages include Spanish[16] and Italian[17].

Education

Educated at University of Madrid[24], a university[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1943[30]; Escuela Oficial de Cine[25], a film school[31], in Spain[32], founded in 1947[33]; and College of San Jose, Villafranca de los Barros[26], a school[34], in Spain[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], essayist[7], linguist[8], and historian[9]. Fields of work include linguistics[18], an academic discipline[36]; politics of Spain[19], a political system[37], in Spain[38]; foreign policy of the United States[20], in United States[39]; television[21], a type of mass media[40]; creative and professional writing[22], an academic discipline[41]; and prose[23], a literary form[42].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio is El Jarama[27].

Recognition

Awards received include Miguel de Cervantes Prize[43], a literary award[44], in Spain[45], founded in 1976[46]; Premio Nadal[47], a literary award[48], in Spain[49], founded in 1944[50]; Mariano de Cavia' Price[51], a journalism prize[52], in Spain[53]; Francisco Cerecedo Prize[54], a literary award[55], in Spain[56], founded in 1983[57]; Castilian Narrative Critic Award[58], a class of award[59], in Spain[60]; and National Award of Essay[61].

Personal Life

Among Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's spouses was Carmen Martín Gaite[13]. A child of him was Marta Sánchez Martín[14].

Death and Burial

Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio died on April 1, 2019[5]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. He is buried at La Almudena Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (160 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

Works attributed to him include Industrias y andanzas de Alfanhuí[64], a literary work[65].

FAQs

Where was Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio born?

Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio was born in Rome[2].

Where did Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio die?

Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio passed away in Madrid[4].

Who were Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's parents?

Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's father was Rafael Sánchez Mazas[12].

Who was Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio married to?

Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio's spouses include Carmen Martín Gaite[13].

What did Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio do for work?

Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio worked as writer[6], essayist[7], linguist[8], and historian[9].

Where did Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio go to school?

Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio was educated at University of Madrid[24], Escuela Oficial de Cine[25], and College of San Jose, Villafranca de los Barros[26].

What awards did Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio receive?

Honors received include Miguel de Cervantes Prize[43], Premio Nadal[47], Mariano de Cavia' Price[51], and Francisco Cerecedo Prize[54].

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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