Álvaro Cunqueiro
Álvaro Cunqueiro was a Spanish writer, gastronomist, journalist, novelist and poet (1911–1981). He was born in Mondoñedo and died in Vigo.
Also recorded as Alvaro Cunqueiro Mora · Alvaro Cunqueiro
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His recorded languages were Spanish and Galician.
One child is recorded: César Cunqueiro.
Recorded position is member of the Royal Galician Academy. He belonged to Royal Galician Academy.
Works recorded as notable number 7: Merlín e familia, As crónicas do sochantre, Escola de menciñeiros, Si o vello Sinbad volvese ás illas, Os outros feirantes, Tesouros novos e vellos and Las mocedades de Ulises. His recorded genre is essay.
Álvaro Cunqueiro studied at University of Santiago de Compostela. The recorded working language is Spanish and Galician.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are essay.
Positions recorded include member of the Royal Galician Academy.
Works named in the authority record are Merlín e familia, As crónicas do sochantre, Escola de menciñeiros, Si o vello Sinbad volvese ás illas, Os outros feirantes and Tesouros novos e vellos.
Distinctions recorded are Premio Nadal, Spanish Critics' Prize for Best Galician Language Prose, honorary doctorate of the University of Santiago de Compostela and Gold Medal for Tourism Merit.
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1911
Álvaro Cunqueiro born at Mondoñedo.
1981
Álvaro Cunqueiro died at Vigo.
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Álvaro Cunqueiro received Premio Nadal, Spanish Critics' Prize for Best Galician Language Prose, honorary doctorate of the University of Santiago de Compostela, Gold Medal for Tourism Merit and Galician Literature Day.
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Álvaro Cunqueiro studied at University of Santiago de Compostela.
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