Enrique Vila-Matas
Spanish writer
1948 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish writer
Born
March 31, 1948
Age
~78 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, novelist, short story writer
SpainBorn in Barcelona
1948
Born in Barcelona (1948-03-31)
2001
AwardRómulo Gallegos Prize
2003
AwardPrix Médicis étranger
2006
AwardPremio Real Academia Española
2010
AwardJean Carrière Prize
2014
AwardPrix Formentor
Present
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Enrique Vila-Matas?+
Enrique Vila-Matas is Spanish writer. Born in 1948.
What does the name Enrique mean?+
The name Enrique means "a male given name, variant of Henrique". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Enrique Vila-Matas born?+
Enrique Vila-Matas was born on March 31, 1948.
Name Meaning
a male given name, variant of Henrique
The name Enrique is of Spanish origin, meaning "a male given name, variant of Henrique". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Enrique
Enrique — March 31, 1948
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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