Antonio Skármeta
Chilean writer and ambassador (1940–2024).
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Antonio Skármeta was a Chilean writer and ambassador. Born on 7 November 1940 in Antofagasta, Skármeta died on 15 October 2024 in Santiago at the age of 83.
Positions held include Chile’s ambassador to Germany (2000–2003). Notable works include Ardiente paciencia. Skármeta studied at Instituto Nacional General José Miguel Carrera and University of Chile. Honours include Américas Award, Prix Médicis étranger and Jane Addams Children's Book Award, among 10 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 33 languages, Antonio Skármeta is No. 53,794 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 7 November 1940, Antofagasta
- Died
- 15 October 2024, Santiago (aged 83)
- Country
- Chile
- Known as
- Film director, screenwriter, diplomat
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- Instituto Nacional General José Miguel Carrera, University of Chile
- Languages
- Spanish, English, German
- Wikipedia editions
- 33
Did you know
Was 60 when first chile’s ambassador to Germany (2000).
Lived to 83.
Shares a birthday with Albert Camus and Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman.
One of 5 people in the Index born in Antofagasta, with Erick Pulgar.
Has a Wikipedia article in 33 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 2000–2003Chile’s ambassador to Germany
Honours and works
Awards
- Américas Award2000
- Prix Médicis étranger2001
- Jane Addams Children's Book Award2001
- Goethe Medal2002
- Premio Planeta de Novela2003
- José María Arguedas Prize2003
- Gustav-Heinemann-Friedenspreis für Kinder- und Jugendbücher2004
- National Prize for Literature (Chile)2014
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
Notable works
- Ardiente paciencia
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- Wikidata Q605194 (facts, CC0)
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