Jorge Amado
Novelist

Jorge Amado Net Worth

Jorge Amado was a Brazilian modernist writer born on August 10, 1912. He is best known for his 1978 novel Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands, as well as other works such as Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon; Tieta; and Captains of the Sands. His works are widely celebrated and have been adapted into films and plays.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 10, 1912
Birth Place Brazil
Age 108 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 6, 2001 (age 88)
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $7 Million (2024)

About

Amado, a Brazilian modernist Writer, is best known for his 1978 novel Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands. His other notable works include Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon; Tieta; and Captains of the Sands.

Before Fame

He published his first novel, The Country of Carnival, in 1931, when he was only eighteen years old.

Trivia

He was a member of the Brazilian Communist Party and received the Stalin Peace Prize in 1951.

Family Life

He was married to Zelia Gattai from 1945 until his death.

Associated With

He was admired by Jean-Paul Sartre.

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