Gonzalo Torrente Ballester Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Gonzalo Torrente Ballester (June 13, 1910 – January 27, 1999) was a Galician Spanish writer and novelist associated with the Generation of '36. He wrote primarily in Spanish (Castilian) and received the Miguel de Cervantes Prize in 1985 for his contributions to literature. Ballester is known for his impactful work that often reflects on the historical contexts of Spain.

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Meaning of the name - Gonzalo

warriors' battle, brave in battle

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June 13, 1910 Facts

Generation Group

Gonzalo Torrente Ballester belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Serantes

Place of Death: Salamanca

Educated At: University of Oviedo | University of Santiago de Compostela

Occupation: literary critic | journalist | translator | playwright | writer | screenwriter

Children: Álvaro Torrente | Gonzalo Torrente Malvido

Employers: State University of New York at Albany

Awards Received: honorary doctor of the University of Havana | Hijo Adoptivo de Salamanca | honorary doctorate of the University of Santiago de Compostela | honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca | Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise | Princess of Asturias Literary Prize | National Novel Prize | Premio Planeta de Novela | Castelao Medal | Premio Azorín | Miguel de Cervantes Prize

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.