Esteban Skármeta
Chilean writer and ambassador (1940–2024)
1940 — 2024
Quick Facts
Profession
Chilean writer and ambassador (1940–2024)
Born
November 7, 1940
Died
2024 (age ~84)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, screenwriter, diplomat
ChileBorn in AntofagastaDied in Santiago
1940
Born in Antofagasta (1940-11-07)
2000
PositionChile’s ambassador to Germany (2000–2003)
2000
AwardAméricas Award
2001
AwardPrix Médicis étranger
2001
AwardJane Addams Children's Book Award
2002
AwardGoethe Medal
About
Esteban Antonio Skármeta Vranicic was a Chilean writer, screenwriter, and director. His novel Ardiente paciencia was the basis for the film Il Postino. In Chile, he was popularly known for hosting a television show on literature and the arts. He served as Chile’s ambassador to Germany from 2000 to 2003. In 2014, he was awarded the Chilean National Literature Prize.
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Who is Esteban Skármeta?+
Esteban Antonio Skármeta Vranicic was a Chilean writer, screenwriter, and director. His novel Ardiente paciencia was the basis for the film Il Postino. In Chile, he was popularly known for hosting a television show on literature and the arts. He served as Chile’s ambassador to Germany from 2000 to 2
What does the name Esteban mean?+
The name Esteban means "A surname from Spanish.. Etymology: Borrowed from Esteban.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Esteban Skármeta born?+
Esteban Skármeta was born on November 7, 1940.
When did Esteban Skármeta die?+
Esteban Skármeta died in 2024, at approximately 84 years of age.
Name Meaning
A surname from Spanish.. Etymology: Borrowed from Esteban.
The name Esteban is of Spanish origin, meaning "A surname from Spanish.. Etymology: Borrowed from Esteban.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Esteban — November 7, 1940
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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