Camilo José Cela
Spanish writer (1916–2002)
1916 — 2002
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish writer (1916–2002)
Born
May 11, 1916
Died
2002 (age ~86)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, politician
SpainBorn in Iria FlaviaDied in Madrid
1916
Born in Iria Flavia (1916-05-11)
1957
PositionMember of the Royal Spanish Academy (1957–2002)
1977
Positionmember of the Senate of Spain (1977–1979)
1980
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
1980
Awardhonorary doctorate of the University of Santiago de Compostela
1984
AwardNational Novel Prize
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Camilo José Cela y Trulock, 1st Marquess of Iria Flavia was a Spanish novelist, poet, story writer and essayist associated with the Generation of '36 movement.
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Who is Camilo José Cela?+
Camilo José Cela y Trulock, 1st Marquess of Iria Flavia was a Spanish novelist, poet, story writer and essayist associated with the Generation of '36 movement.
What does the name Camilo mean?+
The name Camilo means "a male given name from Latin". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Camilo José Cela born?+
Camilo José Cela was born on May 11, 1916.
When did Camilo José Cela die?+
Camilo José Cela died in 2002, at approximately 86 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Latin
The name Camilo is of Spanish origin, meaning "a male given name from Latin". It is traditionally a male name.
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Camilo — May 11, 1916
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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