Javier Marías
Spanish writer (1951–2022)
1951 — 2022
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish writer (1951–2022)
Born
September 20, 1951
Died
2022 (age ~71)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, professor, translator
SpainBorn in MadridDied in Madrid
1951
Born in Madrid (1951-09-20)
1995
AwardRómulo Gallegos Prize
1996
AwardPrix Femina étranger
1997
AwardNelly Sachs Prize
2003
AwardMiguel Delibes Journalism Prize
2008
PositionMember of the Royal Spanish Academy (2008–2022)
About
Javier Marías Franco was a Spanish author, translator, and columnist. Marías published fifteen novels, including A Heart So White, Tomorrow in the Battle Think on Me and the Your Face Tomorrow trilogy, widely regarded as his greatest achievement. In addition to his novels, he also published three collections of short stories and various essays. As one of Spain's most celebrated novelists, his books have been translated into forty-six languages and sold close to nine million copies internationally. He received several awards for his work, such as the Rómulo Gallegos Prize (1995), the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award (1997), the International Nonino Prize (2011), and the Austrian State Prize for European Literature (2011).
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Who is Javier Marías?+
Javier Marías Franco was a Spanish author, translator, and columnist. Marías published fifteen novels, including A Heart So White, Tomorrow in the Battle Think on Me and the Your Face Tomorrow trilogy, widely regarded as his greatest achievement. In addition to his novels, he also published three co
What does the name Javier mean?+
The name Javier means "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Borrowed from Javier, from the new house.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Javier Marías born?+
Javier Marías was born on September 20, 1951.
When did Javier Marías die?+
Javier Marías died in 2022, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Borrowed from Javier, from the new house.
The name Javier is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Borrowed from Javier, from the new house.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Javier — September 20, 1951
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
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