Jorge Majfud
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About
Uruguayan writer who published the acclaimed novel, La Reina de America, in 2001. His other popular works include La Ciudad de la Luna, Crisis, and Cyborgs.
Before Fame
He studied architecture at the Universidad de la Republica and later received his PhD from the University of Georgia.
Trivia
He was awarded the Excellence in Research Award in Humanities and Letters in 2006.
Family Life
He was born in Tacuarembo, Uruguay. He later taught at universities in Pennsylvania and Florida.
Associated With
He and baseball player Gordon Beckham both studied at the University of Georgia.
