Lygia Fagundes Telles
Brazilian novelist and short-story writer (1918–2022)
1923 — 2022
Quick Facts
Profession
Brazilian novelist and short-story writer (1918–2022)
Born
January 1, 1923
Died
2022 (age ~99)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, lawyer, novelist
BrazilBorn in Consolação DistrictDied in São Paulo
1923
Born in Consolação District (1923-01-01)
2001
AwardOrder of Cultural Merit (Brazil)
2001
Awardhonorary doctor of the University of Brasília
2001
AwardPrêmio Jabuti
2005
AwardCamões Prize
2008
AwardJuca Pato Prize
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lygia Fagundes Telles?+
Lygia Fagundes Telles is Brazilian novelist and short-story writer (1918–2022). Born in 1923.
When was Lygia Fagundes Telles born?+
Lygia Fagundes Telles was born on January 1, 1923.
When did Lygia Fagundes Telles die?+
Lygia Fagundes Telles died in 2022, at approximately 99 years of age.
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Lygia — January 1, 1923
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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