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Álvaro Cunqueiro

Álvaro Cunqueiro was a Spanish writer, gastronomist, journalist, novelist and poet (1911–1981). He was born at Mondoñedo and died at Vigo.

Also recorded as Alvaro Cunqueiro Mora; Alvaro Cunqueiro.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Álvaro Cunqueiro Mora.

Born at Mondoñedo in 1911, died at Vigo in 1981.

In detail

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. Membership is recorded of 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.

Chronology

  1. 1911Álvaro Cunqueiro born at Mondoñedo.
  2. 1981Álvaro Cunqueiro died at Vigo.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Álvaro Cunqueiro”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2621397: Álvaro Cunqueiro

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