Thanasis Valtinós
Greek writer (1931–2024)
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Summary
Thanasis Valtinós was born on December 16, 1931[1], in Kastri[2]. He died on October 30, 2024[3], in Athens[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], translator[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: First Cemetery of Athens[11]
- Country of citizenship: Greece[12]
- Field of work: literature[13], American literature[14], comparative linguistics[15], translation into Greek[16], translation from French[17]
- Position held: President of the Academy of Athens[18], Member of the Athens Academy[19]
- Award received: Best Screenplay Award[20]
- Member of: Hellenic Authors' Society[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Residence: Athens[23]
- Given name: Thanasis[24]
- Described by source: Λεξικό Νεοελληνικής Λογοτεχνίας[25]
- Nominated for: European Film Award for Best Screenwriter[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27], Greek[28], Modern Greek[29]
- Name in native language: Θανάσης Βαλτινός[30]
- Date of burial or cremation: November 2, 2024[31]
- Writing language: Greek[32]
- P14750: 7F5F-2D4A-DF5F-22F7-5B42[33]
Why It Matters
Thanasis Valtinós is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Thanasis Valtinós born?
Thanasis Valtinós was born in Kastri[2].
Where did Thanasis Valtinós die?
Thanasis Valtinós passed away in Athens[4].
What did Thanasis Valtinós do for work?
Thanasis Valtinós worked as a screenwriter[5], translator[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9].
What awards did Thanasis Valtinós receive?
Honors received include Best Screenplay Award[20].