Julio Cortázar
Argentine author
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About Julio Cortázar
Julio Cortázar was a celebrated Argentine novelist, essayist and short story writer remembered for such notable works as his 1963 novel Hopscotch (Rayuela) and 1968’s Blow-up and Other Stories (End of the Game and Other Stories). He was awarded the prestigious French literary award Prix Médicis in 1974 for his novel Libro de Manuel (A Manual for Manuel).
Family Life
He was born to Maria Descotte and Julio José Cortázar. He was married twice. His first marriage was to Aurora Bernárdez from 1953 to 1967. His second marriage was to Carol Dunlop in 1981. The marriage ended with Carol’s death in 1982.
Trivia
His short story Las babas del Diablo (The Devil's Drool) inspired the 1966 film Blowup.
Despite his cause of death being reported as leukemia, there were other reports that his death was caused by AIDS.
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F.A.Q. about Julio Cortázar
When is his birthday?
Julio Cortázar's birthday is on August 26, 1914.
In how many days is his birthday?
Julio's birthday is in 220 days
How old was Julio when he died?
He was 69 years old.
When did he die?
He died in February 12, 1984.
How old would he be today?
Julio Cortázar would be 110 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Julio from?
He was born in Argentina Embassy in Ixelles,Belgium.