Torcuato Luca de Tena

Spanish writer and journalist (1923-1999)
Person human Q6149033
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Torcuato Luca de Tena

Summary

Torcuato Luca de Tena is a human[1]. Born in Madrid[2], he… he was born on June 9, 1923[3]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. He died on June 1, 1999[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], politician[8], and novelist[9].

Key Facts

  • Torcuato Luca de Tena was born in Madrid[2].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena died in Madrid[4].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena was born on June 9, 1923[3].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena died on June 1, 1999[5].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena is buried at San Justo Cemetery[10].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena's father was Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena, 2nd Marquis of Luca de Tena[11].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena held citizenship in Spain[12].
  • Spanish was Torcuato Luca de Tena's native language[13].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena's professions included writer[6].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena worked as a journalist[7].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena's professions included politician[8].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena worked as a novelist[9].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena held the position of procurador en Cortes[14].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena held the position of procurador en Cortes[15].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena held the position of procurador en Cortes[16].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena held the position of Member of the Royal Spanish Academy[17].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena was educated at Colegio del Pilar[18].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena received the Fastenrath Award[19].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena received the Premio Planeta de Novela[20].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena received the Ateneo de Sevilla award[21].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena received the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[22].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena received the Cross of Honour of the Order of St. Raymond of Peñafort[23].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena received the Q115868408[24].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena was a member of Royal Spanish Academy[25].
  • Torcuato Luca de Tena is recorded as male[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Madrid[2], Torcuato Luca de Tena… he was born on June 9, 1923[3]. His father was Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena, 2nd Marquis of Luca de Tena[11]. Spanish was his native language[13].

Education

Torcuato Luca de Tena's education included a stint at Colegio del Pilar[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], politician[8], and novelist[9]. Positions held include procurador en Cortes[14], a public office[27], in Spain[28], founded in 1943[29] and Member of the Royal Spanish Academy[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Fastenrath Award[19], a literary award[30], in Spain[31]; Premio Planeta de Novela[20], a literary award[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1952[34]; Ateneo de Sevilla award[21], an award[35], in Spain[36], founded in 1969[37]; Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[22], a grade of an order[38], in Spain[39]; Cross of Honour of the Order of St. Raymond of Peñafort[23]; and Q115868408[24], a journalism prize[40], in Spain[41], founded in 1980[42].

Death and Burial

Torcuato Luca de Tena died on June 1, 1999[5]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. He is buried at San Justo Cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was Torcuato Luca de Tena born?

Torcuato Luca de Tena was born in Madrid[2].

Where did Torcuato Luca de Tena die?

Torcuato Luca de Tena died in Madrid[4].

Who were Torcuato Luca de Tena's parents?

Torcuato Luca de Tena's father was Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena, 2nd Marquis of Luca de Tena[11].

What did Torcuato Luca de Tena do for work?

Torcuato Luca de Tena worked as writer[6], journalist[7], politician[8], and novelist[9].

Where did Torcuato Luca de Tena go to school?

Torcuato Luca de Tena was educated at Colegio del Pilar[18].

What awards did Torcuato Luca de Tena receive?

Honors received include Fastenrath Award[19], Premio Planeta de Novela[20], Ateneo de Sevilla award[21], and Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[22].

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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . congreso.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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