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Elvira Farreras i Valentí

1913 – 2005

Spanish writer

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Lived 1913 – 2005 (aged 91–92). Elvira Farreras i Valentí was a Spanish poet, essayist and writer.

Elvira Farreras i Valentí (Barcelona, 1913 – Barcelona, 27 March 2005) was a Spanish writer of Catalan descent. She wrote poetry and essays, and was considered one of the best chroniclers of the Barcelona neighborhood of "El Putxet". In 1998, she received the Medal of Honor of Barcelona.

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Important facts

Born
1913, Barcelona
Birth century
20th century
Died
27 March 2005, Barcelona
Occupation
Poet, essayist, writer
Nationality
Spain
Awards
Barcelona Medal of Honor

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elvira Farreras i Valentí?

Spanish writer

When was Elvira Farreras i Valentí born?

Elvira Farreras i Valentí was born in 1913 in Barcelona.

When did Elvira Farreras i Valentí die?

Elvira Farreras i Valentí died on 27 March 2005 in Barcelona.

What was Elvira Farreras i Valentí's occupation?

Elvira Farreras i Valentí was a poet, essayist and writer.

What nationality was Elvira Farreras i Valentí?

Elvira Farreras i Valentí was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elvira Farreras i Valentí

· Wikidata: Q16186100

· DBpedia: Elvira Farreras i Valentí

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