Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | February 18, 1883 |
Birth Place | Heraklion, Greece |
Age | 136 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Oct 26, 1957 (age 74) |
Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Net worth: $1.2 Million (2024)
Nikos Kazantzakis, one of Greece's most renowned novelists, is estimated to have a net worth of $1.2 million in the year 2024. Kazantzakis, born in 1883, is widely celebrated for his literary contributions that have left an indelible mark on Greek literature and beyond. His iconic works, such as "Zorba the Greek" and "The Last Temptation of Christ," have garnered international recognition and continue to captivate readers around the world. Despite his immense talent and literary success, Kazantzakis' net worth remained modest, aligned with his humble and passionate approach to writing throughout his life.
About
Greek author who wrote the philosophical novel, Zorba the Greek (1946), as well as the 1951 novel, The Last Temptation of Christ, which was later made into a film by
Before Fame
He published his first work, Serpent and Lily, in 1906. Four decades later, he became the leader of a Left-wing, non-Communist party and entered the Greek government as Minister without Portfolio.
Trivia
In 1957, he lost the Nobel Prize for Literature, by one vote, to French absurdist Writer,
Family Life
He married his first wife, Galatea Alexiou, in 1911. The couple divorced fifteen years later.
Associated With
His renowned novel, Zorba the Greek, eventually became a film starring Anthony Quinn.