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Jorge Amado was a Brazilian writer and one of the most widely read authors in the world. He wrote more than thirty novels, many of which were adapted into films. His works often focused on the lives of the poor and the oppressed in Brazil, and he was a vocal advocate for social justice. He was a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and was awarded the Camões Prize, the highest literary honor in the Portuguese language, in 1989. He died in 2001 at the age of 88.

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Occupation writer,soundtrack
Age 89 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 10 August, 1912
Birthday 10 August
Birthplace Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil
Date of death 6 August, 2001
Died Place Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Nationality Brazil

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Jorge Amado Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Jorge Amado's Wife?

His wife is Zélia Gattai (1950 - 6 August 2001) ( his death) ( 2 children), Matilde Garcia Rosa (1933 - 1941) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

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Wife Zélia Gattai (1950 - 6 August 2001) ( his death) ( 2 children), Matilde Garcia Rosa (1933 - 1941) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Jorge Amado Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jorge Amado worth at the age of 89 years old? Jorge Amado’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Jorge Amado's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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1985

Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1985

1975

He was a writer, known for Gabriela (1975), The Sandpit Generals (1971) and Tieta (1989). He was married to Zélia Gattai and Matilde Garcia Rosa.

1971

Grandfather of Bruno, born in 1971, Maria João, born in 1973, João Jorge Filho, born in 1980, Jorge Amado Neto, born in 1983 (João's kids) and Mariana, born in 1972, and Cecília Amado, born in 1976 (Paloma's daughters).

1961

Member of Academia Brasileira de Letras since April 6 1961.

1947

Father of João Jorge Amado (born in Rio de Janeiro, in 1947) and Paloma Amado Costa (born in Praga, Czechoslovakia, in 1951), during his exile.

1935

Daughter with Matilde: Eulália Dalila Amado (born in 1935).

1915

Brother of Jofre (b.1915), Joelson (b.1920) and James (b.1922).

1912

Jorge Amado was born on August 10, 1912 in Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil.