Alejandro Umbral
Spanish writer
1932 — 2007
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish writer
Born
May 11, 1932
Died
2007 (age ~75)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, journalist
SpainBorn in MadridDied in Boadilla del Monte
1932
Born in Madrid (1932-05-11)
1975
AwardPremio Nadal
1990
AwardMariano de Cavia' Price
1995
AwardFrancisco Cerecedo Prize
1996
AwardPrincess of Asturias Literary Prize
1997
AwardSpanish Literature National Prize
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Alejandro Umbral?+
Alejandro Umbral is Spanish writer. Born in 1932.
What does the name Alejandro mean?+
The name Alejandro means "A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Alejandro, from lit=defender of man, an epithet of the goddess Hera. Alexander.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Alejandro Umbral born?+
Alejandro Umbral was born on May 11, 1932.
When did Alejandro Umbral die?+
Alejandro Umbral died in 2007, at approximately 75 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Alejandro, from lit=defender of man, an epithet of the goddess Hera. Alexander.
The name Alejandro is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Alejandro, from lit=defender of man, an epithet of the goddess Hera. Alexander.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alejandro — May 11, 1932
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
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