Gabriel García Márquez
A- Birthday
- March 6, 1927
- Age
- 98
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $10M
About
Gabriel José García Márquez, known affectionately as Gabo or Gabito, was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. He is best known for his novels One Hundred Years of Solitude and Love in the Time of Cholera, which exemplify his mastery of magical realism. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982 for his novels and short stories that combine the fantastic and the realistic in a richly composed world of imagination. García Márquez passed away in 2014, leaving behind a literary legacy that continues to influence writers worldwide.
Career Timeline
'Leaf Storm' Published
His first novel, 'Leaf Storm,' is published. This marks the start of his literary career.
'No One Writes' Released
'No One Writes to the Colonel' published. Establishes early critical recognition.
'One Hundred Years' Released
'One Hundred Years of Solitude' is published. Achieves international acclaim and marks his breakthrough.
'Autumn of the Patriarch'
'The Autumn of the Patriarch' is published. Further cements his reputation as a major literary figure.
Nobel Prize in Literature
García Márquez wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. Acknowledges his significant contributions to literature.
'Love in the Time'
Publishes 'Love in the Time of Cholera'. It becomes another successful novel.
Death in Mexico City
García Márquez dies in Mexico City. Leaves behind a vast legacy as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.
