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Nanos Valaoritis
Greek poet (1921-2019) · Greece · On the map · Writers · Died at 98
Ioannis (Nanos) Valaoritis was a Greek writer, widely published as a poet, novelist and playwright since 1939; his correspondence with George Seferis was a bestseller.
Nanos Valaoritis is read about 8 times a day, in 6 languages.
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2019Died12 September 20192009Greek State Literary AwardsAward2006Gold Cross of the Order of HonourAwardOuranis awardAward1921Born5 July 1921
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About this person
The quality, the international appeal, and the influence of his work led Valaoritis to be described as the most important poet of the Hellenic diaspora since Constantine Cavafy.
Country
Greece
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2019 · aged 98
The same award as Nanos
Menis KoumandareasBoth received Greek State Literary AwardsAggelos TerzakisBoth received Greek State Literary Awards
Nasos VagenasBoth received Ouranis award
Soti TriantafyllouBoth received Greek State Literary AwardsAthos DimoulasBoth received Greek State Literary Awards
Kiki DimoulàBoth received Greek State Literary Awards