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Salvador Espriu

Catalan writer (1913–1985).

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Salvador Espriu was a Catalan writer. Born on 10 July 1913 in Santa Coloma de Farners, Espriu died on 22 February 1985 in Barcelona at the age of 71.

Positions held include Member of the Reial Acadèmia de Bones Lletres de Barcelona (1984–1985). Notable works include Cementiri de Sinera and Laia. Espriu studied at University of Barcelona. Honours include Gold Letter, Premi d'Honor de les Lletres Catalanes and Serra d'Or Critics' Prize for Literature and Essays, among 7 recorded.

With a Wikipedia article in 27 languages, Salvador Espriu is No. 70,634 in the People and Position Index.

Born
10 July 1913, Santa Coloma de Farners
Died
22 February 1985, Barcelona (aged 71)
Country
Spain
Known as
Poet, writer, playwright
Field
Literature
Education
University of Barcelona
Languages
Catalan, Spanish
Wikipedia editions
27

Did you know

71

Was 71 when first member of the Reial Acadèmia de Bones Lletres de Barcelona (1984).

71

Lived to 71.

10 Jul

Shares a birthday with Nikola Tesla and Marcel Proust.

2

Two people in the Index born in Santa Coloma de Farners, with Domènec Torrent.

27

Has a Wikipedia article in 27 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

  1. 1984–1985Member of the Reial Acadèmia de Bones Lletres de Barcelona

Connections

Salvador Espriu
  • SiblingJosep Espriu i Castelló

Honours and works

Awards

  • Gold Letter1956
  • Premi d'Honor de les Lletres Catalanes1972
  • Serra d'Or Critics' Prize for Literature and Essays1972
  • Honorary doctorate of Barcelona University1980
  • Gold Medal of the Generalitat of Catalonia1980
  • Honorary doctor of the University of Toulouse-II1980
  • Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Alfonso X

Notable works

  • Cementiri de Sinera
  • Laia

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q372549 (facts, CC0)
  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)