Álvaro Cunqueiro
Spanish writer (1911-1981) · Spain · On the map · Writers · Died at 69
Álvaro Cunqueiro Mora was a Galician novelist, poet, playwright, and journalist. He is the author of many works in both Galician and Spanish, including Merlín e familia. He was a cofounder of the Galician Writers Association. In 1991, Galician Literature Day was dedicated to him.
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1991Galician Literature DayAward1982Gold Medal for Tourism MeritAward1981Died28 February 19811980Honorary Doctorate of the University of Santiago de CompostelaAward1979Spanish Critics' Prize for Best Galician Language ProseAward1968Premio NadalAward1911Born22 December 1911
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Spain
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1981 · aged 69
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Manuel RivasBoth received Spanish Critics' Prize for Best Galician Language Prose
Carlos CasaresBoth received Spanish Critics' Prize for Best Galician Language Prose
Ricardo Carballo CaleroBoth received Spanish Critics' Prize for Best Galician Language Prose
Xosé Luís Méndez FerrínBoth received Spanish Critics' Prize for Best Galician Language Prose
