Miguel Delibes
Spanish writer (1920–2010)
1920 — 2010
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish writer (1920–2010)
Born
October 17, 1920
Died
2010 (age ~90)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
lawyer, writer, poet
SpainBorn in ValladolidDied in Valladolid
1920
Born in Valladolid (1920-10-17)
1947
AwardPremio Nadal
1957
AwardFastenrath Award
1958
Positiondirector (1958–1963)
1975
PositionMember of the Royal Spanish Academy (1975–2010)
1982
AwardPrincess of Asturias Literary Prize
About
Miguel Delibes Setién was a Spanish novelist, journalist and newspaper editor associated with the Generation of '36 movement. From 1975 until his death, he was a member of the Royal Spanish Academy, where he occupied letter "e" seat. Educated in commerce, he began his career as a cartoonist and columnist. He later became the editor for the regional newspaper El Norte de Castilla before gradually devoting himself exclusively to writing novels.
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Who is Miguel Delibes?+
Miguel Delibes Setién was a Spanish novelist, journalist and newspaper editor associated with the Generation of '36 movement. From 1975 until his death, he was a member of the Royal Spanish Academy, where he occupied letter "e" seat. Educated in commerce, he began his career as a cartoonist and colu
What does the name Miguel mean?+
The name Miguel means "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Miguel Delibes born?+
Miguel Delibes was born on October 17, 1920.
When did Miguel Delibes die?+
Miguel Delibes died in 2010, at approximately 90 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.
The name Miguel is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Miguel — October 17, 1920
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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