Spanish writer (1916–2002). Camilo José Cela was born on 11 May 1916 in what is now Spain. Camilo José Cela is remembered as a writer, poet and novelist, a citizen of Spain. Notable works include “The Family of Pascual Duarte”, “The Hive” and “Journey to the Alcarria”. Positions held included member of the Senate of Spain and Member of the Royal Spanish Academy.
Before and after
- 11 March 1916Birth of Harold Wilson
- 5 April 1916Birth of Gregory Peck
- 17 April 1916Birth of Sirimavo Bandaranaike
- from 24 April 1916 to 30 April 1916Easter Rising
- 11 May 1916Birth of Camilo José Cela
- 16 May 1916Sykes–Picot Agreement
- from June 1916 to October 1918Arab Revolt
- 8 June 1916Birth of Francis Crick
- from 10 June 1916 to 10 January 1919Siege of Medina
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