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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
Was 71 when first member of the Reial Acadèmia de Bones Lletres de Barcelona (1984).
Lived to 71.
Shares a birthday with Nikola Tesla and Marcel Proust.
Two people in the Index born in Santa Coloma de Farners, with Domènec Torrent.
Has a Wikipedia article in 27 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1984–1985Member of the Reial Acadèmia de Bones Lletres de Barcelona
Connections
- 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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- Wikidata Q372549 (facts, CC0)
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