Rafael Alberti
Spanish poet (1902–1999)
1902 — 1999
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish poet (1902–1999)
Born
December 16, 1902
Died
1999 (age ~97)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
actor, writer, politician
SpainBorn in El Puerto de Santa MaríaDied in El Puerto de Santa María
1902
Born in El Puerto de Santa María (1902-12-16)
1925
AwardConcurso Nacional de Literatura (Spain, 1923-1973)
1965
AwardLenin Peace Prize
1977
PositionMember of the Congress of Deputies (1977–1977)
1978
AwardGolden Wreath
1980
AwardNational Theater Prize
About
Rafael Alberti Merello was a Spanish poet, a member of the Generation of '27. He is considered one of the greatest literary figures of the so-called Silver Age of Spanish Literature, and he won numerous prizes and awards. He died aged 96. After the Spanish Civil War, he went into exile because of his Marxist beliefs. On his return to Spain after the death of Franco, Alberti was named Hijo Predilecto de Andalucía in 1983, and Doctor Honoris Causa by the Universidad de Cádiz in 1985.
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Who is Rafael Alberti?+
Rafael Alberti Merello was a Spanish poet, a member of the Generation of '27. He is considered one of the greatest literary figures of the so-called Silver Age of Spanish Literature, and he won numerous prizes and awards. He died aged 96. After the Spanish Civil War, he went into exile because of hi
What does the name Rafael mean?+
The name Rafael means "male given name (Рафаэль)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Rafael Alberti born?+
Rafael Alberti was born on December 16, 1902.
When did Rafael Alberti die?+
Rafael Alberti died in 1999, at approximately 97 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Рафаэль)
The name Rafael is of Spanish origin, meaning "male given name (Рафаэль)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Rafael — December 16, 1902
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
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