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Gonçalo M. Tavares

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Gonçalo Manuel de Albuquerque Tavares, known professionally as Gonçalo M. Tavares, was born in August, 1970 in Luanda, Angola and is a Portuguese writer and professor of Theory of Science in Lisbon. He published his first work in 2001 and since then has been awarded several prizes. His books have been published in more than 30 countries and the book Jerusalem has been included in the European edition of 1001 Books to Read Before You Die. Nobel Laureate José Saramago stated: "In thirty years' time, if not before, Tavares will win the Nobel Prize, and I'm sure my prediction will come true... Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Gonçalo M. Tavares is the 6,954th most popular writer, the 41st most popular biography from Angola and the 4th most popular Angolan Writer.

Gonçalo M. Tavares is a Portuguese writer known for his innovative and philosophical novels, often exploring themes of existence and human experience. His notable works include "Jerusalém" and "The Kingdom," which have garnered critical acclaim and international recognition.

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Among writers, Gonçalo M. Tavares ranks 6,954 out of 7,302. Before him are Seth Meyers, Junot Díaz, Yaa Gyasi, Adam Curry, Charles Frazier, and Faye Kellerman. After him are Mona Eltahawy, Emily St. John Mandel, J. Hillis Miller, William Joyce, Jacek Dukaj, and Deborah Feldman.

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Among people born in 1970, Gonçalo M. Tavares ranks 698. Before him are Marina Lobatch, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Gianluca Ramazzotti, Eluana Englaro, Natalia Mishkutionok, and Alexei Zhamnov. After him are Ma Mingyu, Kim Kyung-wook, Salvador del Solar, Makoto Yamazaki, Phil Mickelson, and Tayfur Havutçu.

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In Angola

Among people born in Angola, Gonçalo M. Tavares ranks 41 out of 67. Before him are Hélder (1971), José Luís Vidigal (1973), Lamá (1981), Manucho (1983), Mateus Galiano da Costa (1984), and André Macanga (1978). After him are Luís Delgado (1979), Jamba (1977), Love (1979), Zé Kalanga (1983), João N'Tyamba (1968), and Mantorras (1982).

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Among WRITERS In Angola

Among writers born in Angola, Gonçalo M. Tavares ranks 4. Before him are Mário Pinto de Andrade (1928), Pepetela (1941), and José Eduardo Agualusa (1960). After him are Ondjaki (1977).

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