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87 years (deceased) . Madrid

Jacinto Benavente_

NOBEL LAUREATE Madrid, Colombia

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Born Madrid
Birthday
87
Lived
5
Credits
36 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

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Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
Spanish
Parents
Mariano Benavente
Education
Complutense University of Madrid
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Popularity
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Jacinto Benavente: Spanish writer (1866-1954).
Born in Madrid (died at age 87).
7 awards including Dearest Son of Madrid.
Jacinto Benavente has 5 credits in our database.
Studied at Complutense University of Madrid.

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AWARDS (7)

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Dearest Son of Madrid
WON
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Gold Medal of Work Merit
WON
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Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise
WON
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Grand cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII
WON

Biography

Jacinto Benavente y Martínez was one of the foremost Spanish dramatists of the 20th century. He was awarded the 1922 Nobel Prize in Literature "for the happy manner in which he has continued the illustrious traditions of the Spanish drama".

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How old was Jacinto Benavente?
Jacinto Benavente was born on and passed away on at the age of 87.
Where was Jacinto Benavente born?
Jacinto Benavente was born in Madrid.
What movies or shows has Jacinto Benavente been in?
Jacinto Benavente has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include Señora Ama (1955), La Malquerida (1949), The Butterfly That Flew Over the Sea (1948), The Dancer and the Worker (1936), La madona de las rosas (1919).
Where can I find more information about Jacinto Benavente?
You can find more about Jacinto Benavente on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.

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