Silvina Ocampo
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Summary
Silvina Ocampo was born on July 28, 1903[1], in Buenos Aires[2]. She died on December 14, 1993[3], in Buenos Aires[4]. She worked as a writer[5], poet[6], translator[7], novelist[8], and short story writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,813 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Recoleta Cemetery[11]
- Father: Manuel Silvio Ocampo[12]
- Spouse: Adolfo Bioy Casares[13]
- Country of citizenship: Argentina[14]
- Occupation: prose writer[15]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[16], Konex Award[17], Gran Premio de Honor de la SADE[18], Premio Nacional de Letras de Argentina[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Genre: fantasy literature[21]
- Commons category: Silvina Ocampo[22]
- Archives at: Mariano Moreno National Library[23]
- Family name: Ocampo (surname)[24]
- Given name: Silvina[25]
- Partner in business or sport: Victoria Ocampo[26]
- Described by source: Metzler Autorinnen Lexikon (1 ed.)[27], Latin American Women Writers: an Encyclopedia[28], Third World Women's Literatures[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[30], English[31], Spanish[32]
- Birth name: Silvina Inocencia Ocampo Aguirre[33]
- Name in native language: Silvina Ocampo[34]
- Start of work period: 2019[35]
- Sibling: Victoria Ocampo[36]
Why It Matters
Silvina Ocampo has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
She has been cited as an influence by Mariana Enriquez[39], a writer[40], b. 1973[41], of Argentina[42], awarded the City of Barcelona Award[43], specialised in literature[44].
FAQs
Where was Silvina Ocampo born?
Silvina Ocampo's place of birth was Buenos Aires[2].
Where did Silvina Ocampo die?
Silvina Ocampo passed away in Buenos Aires[4].
Who were Silvina Ocampo's parents?
Silvina Ocampo's father was Manuel Silvio Ocampo[12].
Who was Silvina Ocampo married to?
Silvina Ocampo's spouses include Adolfo Bioy Casares[13].
What did Silvina Ocampo do for work?
Silvina Ocampo worked as a writer[5], poet[6], translator[7], novelist[8], and short story writer[9].
What awards did Silvina Ocampo receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], Konex Award[17], Gran Premio de Honor de la SADE[18], and Premio Nacional de Letras de Argentina[19].
Who did Silvina Ocampo influence?
Silvina Ocampo has been cited as an influence by Mariana Enriquez[39].