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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is García and the second or maternal family name is Bodaño.

Salvador García-Bodaño (born July 17, 1935 – died March 7, 2023) was an important Spanish poet. He wrote many poems, mostly in the Galician language. From 1992 until he passed away, he was a member of the Royal Galician Academy. This is a very special group that helps protect and promote the Galician language and culture.

About Salvador García-Bodaño

Salvador García-Bodaño was born in Santiago de Compostela, a beautiful city in the region of Galicia, Spain. He spent his life dedicated to writing and promoting his culture. His work often explored themes related to Galicia, its history, and its people. He is remembered as a key figure in Galician literature.

Awards and Honors

Salvador García-Bodaño received many awards for his writing and his contributions to culture. These awards show how much his work was valued.

  • 1959: He won an award for his poetry in both Galician and Castilian (Spanish) languages at the Minervais Festivals.
  • 1978: He received the Critics' Award for Galician Poetry for his book called Tempo de Compostela. This award is given to the best poetry book of the year.
  • 1988: The government of Galicia gave him an award for his work in cultural creation.
  • 1992: He won the Critics' Award for Galician Narrative for his book Os misterios de Monsieur D´Aillier. This award is for the best story or novel.
  • 2004: The Association of Writers in Galician Language gave him the "Writer in Their Land" Award.
  • 2012: He received the Galician Culture Award for Literature, recognizing his lifetime achievements in writing.
  • 2012: The Universidad de Santiago de Compostela gave him a special "Gold Insignia." This is a high honor from the university.
  • 2013: He was given the "Voice of Freedom" Award by the PEN Club of Galicia, which supports writers and freedom of expression.
  • 2014: He received the Gold Medal and was named an "Adopted Son" of Santiago de Compostela. This is a very special honor from his home city. Also, a public square in Santiago was named after him in the San Lázaro neighborhood.

See also

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