Rubem Fonseca
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Summary
Rubem Fonseca was born on May 11, 1925[1], in Juiz de Fora[2]. He died on April 15, 2020[3], in Rio de Janeiro[4]. He worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], and short story writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,149 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: José Henrique Fonseca[11]
- Country of citizenship: Brazil[12]
- Occupation: jurist[13], film critic[14], police commissioner[15]
- Educated at: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Law[16]
- Notable work: The Seminarian[17], Agosto (novela)[18], O Caso Morel[19], Bufo & Spallanzani[20], Lúcia McCartney[21], Feliz Ano Novo[22], O Cobrador[23]
- Award received: Camões Prize[24], Prêmio Jabuti[25], Prêmio Machado de Assis[26], José María Arguedas Prize[27], Manuel Rojas Ibero-American Narrative Award[28], FIL Award[29], honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos[30], Q130852614[31], Medal of Cultural Merit[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[34]
- Residence: Rio de Janeiro[35]
- Family name: Fonseca[36]
- Given name: Rubem[37]
- Official website: http://educacao.globo.com/literatura/assunto/autores/rubem-fonseca.html[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:Rubem Fonseca[39]
- Work location: Rio de Janeiro[40]
- Manner of death: natural causes[41]
- Described by source: Rubem Fonseca, Giant of Brazilian Literature, Dies at 94[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Brazilian Portuguese[43], Portuguese[44]
- Name in native language: Rubem Fonseca[45]
- Start of work period: 1963[46]
Why It Matters
Rubem Fonseca has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Rubem Fonseca born?
Rubem Fonseca's place of birth was Juiz de Fora[2].
Where did Rubem Fonseca die?
Rubem Fonseca passed away in Rio de Janeiro[4].
What did Rubem Fonseca do for work?
Rubem Fonseca worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], and short story writer[9].
Where did Rubem Fonseca go to school?
Rubem Fonseca was educated at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Law[16].
What awards did Rubem Fonseca receive?
Honors received include Camões Prize[24], Prêmio Jabuti[25], Prêmio Machado de Assis[26], and José María Arguedas Prize[27].