Gonzalo Torrente Ballester
Spanish Galician writer (1910–1999)
1910 — 1999
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish Galician writer (1910–1999)
Born
June 13, 1910
Died
1999 (age ~89)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, translator
SpainBorn in SerantesDied in Salamanca
1910
Born in Serantes (1910-06-13)
1977
PositionMember of the Royal Spanish Academy (1977–1999)
1981
AwardNational Novel Prize
1982
AwardPrincess of Asturias Literary Prize
1983
AwardDearest Son of Ferrol
1984
AwardHijo Adoptivo de Salamanca
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gonzalo Torrente Ballester?+
Gonzalo Torrente Ballester is Spanish Galician writer (1910–1999). Born in 1910.
What does the name Gonzalo mean?+
The name Gonzalo means "A surname from Spanish.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Gonzalo Torrente Ballester born?+
Gonzalo Torrente Ballester was born on June 13, 1910.
When did Gonzalo Torrente Ballester die?+
Gonzalo Torrente Ballester died in 1999, at approximately 89 years of age.
Name Meaning
A surname from Spanish.
The name Gonzalo is of Spanish origin, meaning "A surname from Spanish.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Gonzalo
Gonzalo — June 13, 1910
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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