Carmen Martín Gaite
Spanish writer (1925-2000)
1925 — 2000
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish writer (1925-2000)
Born
December 8, 1925
Died
2000 (age ~75)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, translator
SpainBorn in SalamancaDied in Madrid
1925
Born in Salamanca (1925-12-08)
1954
AwardCafé Gijón Award
1957
AwardPremio Nadal
1978
AwardNational Novel Prize
1984
AwardSpanish National Children and Youth Literature Award
1988
AwardPrincess of Asturias Literary Prize
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Carmen Martín Gaite?+
Carmen Martín Gaite is Spanish writer (1925-2000). Born in 1925.
What does the name Carmen mean?+
The name Carmen means "A female given name from Spanish .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Carmen Martín Gaite born?+
Carmen Martín Gaite was born on December 8, 1925.
When did Carmen Martín Gaite die?+
Carmen Martín Gaite died in 2000, at approximately 75 years of age.
Name Meaning
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The name Carmen is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Spanish .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}". It is traditionally a female name.
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Carmen — December 8, 1925
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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