Luis Sepúlveda
Chilean writer (1949–2020)
1949 — 2020
Quick Facts
Profession
Chilean writer (1949–2020)
Born
October 4, 1949
Died
2020 (age ~71)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer
ChileBorn in OvalleDied in Oviedo City
1949
Born in Ovalle (1949-10-04)
1985
AwardAlcalá City Awards
1988
AwardTigre Juan award
2005
Awardhonorary doctorate from University of Toulon
2014
AwardPremio Chiara
2020
Died in Oviedo City
About
Luis Sepúlveda Calfucura was a Chilean writer and journalist. A communist militant and fervent opponent of Augusto Pinochet's regime, he was imprisoned and tortured by the military dictatorship during the 1970s. Sepúlveda authored numerous poetry books and short stories; in addition to Spanish, his mother tongue, he also spoke English, the language in which he wrote his first novel, El viejo que leía novelas de amor.
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Who is Luis Sepúlveda?+
Luis Sepúlveda Calfucura was a Chilean writer and journalist. A communist militant and fervent opponent of Augusto Pinochet's regime, he was imprisoned and tortured by the military dictatorship during the 1970s. Sepúlveda authored numerous poetry books and short stories; in addition to Spanish, his
What does the name Luis mean?+
The name Luis means "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Luis Sepúlveda born?+
Luis Sepúlveda was born on October 4, 1949.
When did Luis Sepúlveda die?+
Luis Sepúlveda died in 2020, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.
The name Luis is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Luis — October 4, 1949
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Guestbook
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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