About Sergio Ferrero
Lived 1926 – 2008 (aged 81). Sergio Ferrero was an Italian writer.
Born in Turin, Ferrero made his literary debut at 40 years old, with the novel Gloria. In 1971, he was a finalist at the Strega Prize with the novel Il giuoco sul ponte. After a 16-year hiatus, he reprised his literary activities in 1987.
In 1996, Ferrero won the Bagutta Prize for the novel Gli occhi del padre.
During his life, Ferrero collaborated as an editor with various newspapers and journals, and also worked as an antiquarian. He died on 12 August 2008 in Lezzeno, where he was spending his holidays.
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Who was Sergio Ferrero?
Italian writer (1926–2008)
When was Sergio Ferrero born?
Sergio Ferrero was born on 21 December 1926 in Turin.
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Sergio Ferrero died on 12 August 2008 in Lezzeno.
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Sergio Ferrero was a writer.
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Sergio Ferrero was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sergio Ferrero. https://biography.guide/sergio-ferrero/
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