Eduardo Mendoza Garriga
Spanish writer
1943 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish writer
Born
January 11, 1943
Age
~83 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, lawyer
SpainBorn in Barcelona
1943
Born in Barcelona (1943-01-11)
1995
AwardSaint George's Cross
2010
AwardPremio Planeta de Novela
2013
AwardNational Culture Award of Catalonia
2015
AwardFranz Kafka Prize
2016
AwardMiguel de Cervantes Prize
Present
About
Eduardo Mendoza Garriga is a Spanish novelist, playwright, and essayist. His first novel, La Verdad sobre el Caso Savolta, published in 1975, reflected the social changes as Spain transitioned to democracy, and was very successful. His 1986 novel, La Ciudad de los Prodigios, is widely acclaimed, and he is also known for his "mad detective" parody novels, in particular El Laberinto de las Aceitunas.
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Who is Eduardo Mendoza Garriga?+
Eduardo Mendoza Garriga is a Spanish novelist, playwright, and essayist. His first novel, La Verdad sobre el Caso Savolta, published in 1975, reflected the social changes as Spain transitioned to democracy, and was very successful. His 1986 novel, La Ciudad de los Prodigios, is widely acclaimed, and
What does the name Eduardo mean?+
The name Eduardo means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese. Etymology: From *Audawarduz, from nocat=1.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Eduardo Mendoza Garriga born?+
Eduardo Mendoza Garriga was born on January 11, 1943.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese. Etymology: From *Audawarduz, from nocat=1.
The name Eduardo is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese. Etymology: From *Audawarduz, from nocat=1.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Eduardo — January 11, 1943
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
Legend.
— anon
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