Jacinto Benavente
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Who was Jacinto Benavente?
Spanish playwright and Nobel Prize winner in Literature (1922), known for his realistic dramas and social comedies.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Jacinto Benavente (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Literature | 1922 | for the happy manner in which he has continued the illustrious traditions of the Spanish drama |
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Nobel Prizes in 1922
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