Jorge Amado
Brazilian writer (1912-2001)
1912 — 2001
Quick Facts
Profession
Brazilian writer (1912-2001)
Born
August 10, 1912
Died
2001 (age ~89)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, politician
BrazilBorn in ItabunaDied in Salvador
1912
Born in Itabuna (1912-08-10)
1946
Positionfederal deputy of São Paulo (1946–1948)
1969
AwardJuca Pato Prize
1980
AwardGrand Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword
1984
AwardInternational Nonino Prize
1986
AwardGrand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry
About
Jorge Leal Amado de Faria, known as Jorge Amado, was a Brazilian writer of the modernist school. He remains the best-known of modern Brazilian writers, with his work having been translated into some 49 languages and popularized in film, including Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands in 1976, and having been nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature at least seven times. His work reflects the image of a Mestiço Brazil and is marked by religious syncretism. He depicted a cheerful and optimistic country that was beset, at the same time, with deep social and economic differences.
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Who is Jorge Amado?+
Jorge Leal Amado de Faria, known as Jorge Amado, was a Brazilian writer of the modernist school. He remains the best-known of modern Brazilian writers, with his work having been translated into some 49 languages and popularized in film, including Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands in 1976, and having be
What does the name Jorge mean?+
The name Jorge means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Jorge Amado born?+
Jorge Amado was born on August 10, 1912.
When did Jorge Amado die?+
Jorge Amado died in 2001, at approximately 89 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.
The name Jorge is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jorge — August 10, 1912
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
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