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José Martínez Ruiz

Spanish novelist, essayist and literary critic (1873–1967).

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José Martínez Ruiz was a Spanish novelist, essayist and literary critic. Born on 8 June 1873 in Monòver, Ruiz died on 3 March 1967 in Madrid at the age of 93.

Positions held include member of the Congress of Deputies (1907–1910), member of the Congress of Deputies (1914–1916) and member of the Congress of Deputies (1916–1918). Ruiz studied at Escola Pia Sant Antoni and University of Salamanca. Honours include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise and Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III.

With a Wikipedia article in 36 languages, José Martínez Ruiz is No. 58,685 in the People and Position Index.

Born
8 June 1873, Monòver
Died
3 March 1967, Madrid (aged 93)
Country
Spain
Known as
Novelist, writer, journalist
Field
Literature
Education
Escola Pia Sant Antoni, University of Salamanca
Genres
Drama, essay
Languages
Spanish
Wikipedia editions
36

Did you know

34

Was 34 when first member of the Congress of Deputies (1907).

93

Lived to 93.

8 Jun

Shares a birthday with Frank Lloyd Wright and Tim Berners-Lee.

36

Has a Wikipedia article in 36 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

  1. 1907–1910Member of the Congress of Deputies
  2. 1914–1916Member of the Congress of Deputies
  3. 1916–1918Member of the Congress of Deputies
  4. 1918–1919Member of the Congress of Deputies
  5. 1919–1920Member of the Congress of Deputies
  6. 1924–1967Member of the Royal Spanish Academy

Connections

José Martínez Ruiz
  • SpouseJulia Guinda de Urzanqui

Honours and works

Awards

  • Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic1946
  • Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise1946
  • Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III1963

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q443403 (facts, CC0)
  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)