Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | January 9, 1959 |
| Birth Place | Laj Chimel, Guatemala |
| Age | 65 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Net worth: $1.9 Million (2024)
Rigoberta Menchu is a renowned novelist from Guatemala, known for her profound literary contributions. As an influential figure with her remarkable works, she has amassed considerable wealth throughout her career. In 2024, her net worth is estimated to be an impressive $1.9 million. Menchu's success in the literary field has not only established her as a prominent figure in Guatemala but has also allowed her to achieve financial prosperity. Her storytelling prowess and ability to captivate readers with her words have undoubtedly contributed to her well-deserved financial success.
About
A Nobel Peace Prize-winning author and Activist, she worked to raise awareness of the suffering of Guatemalans during the 1960–1996 Civil War. Her published works include I, Rigoberta Menchu and Crossing Borders.
Before Fame
She grew up in a poor indigenous family in a small town near El Quiche and attended Catholic boarding school. She later became the President of a pharmaceutical company that provided low-cost drugs.
Trivia
In addition to the Nobel Peace Prize, she received the prestigious Order of the Aztec Eagle.
Family Life
She was born in the north central Guatemalan village of Laj Chimel. Her father, Vicente Menchu, was of K'iche' descent.
Associated With
She received the Prince of Asturias Award in 1998. Bob Dylan earned this same honor in 2007.
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