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Memorial Page for Roberto Calasso
May 30, 1941 – Jul 28, 2021(80 years)Died in:Milan, Lombardy
Italian writer
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July 28th, 2026
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May 30th, 2026
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Biography
Roberto Calasso (* May 30, 1941 in Florence; † July 28, 2021 in Milan) was an italian writer. He was 80 years old. He was married to Fleur Jaeggy. He studied at Sapienza University of Rome. He received 7 awards, including Martin Warnke Medal, Bagutta Prize. He was buried at Campo Verano.
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8 EventsBorn in Florence, Province of Florence
1941Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon
1991Bagutta Prize
2002Martin Warnke Medal
2008Prix Chateaubriand
2012Prix Formentor
2016Grand Continent Award
2021Died in Milan, Lombardy
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Roberto Calasso. Forever remembered.