Corín Tellado

Spanish author of romantic novels

Corín Tellado - Spanish author of romantic novels
Born

April 25th, 1927
97 years ago

Died

April 11th, 2009
15 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Spain

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An acclaimed author created a prominent career in writing romance novels, contributing significantly to the genre. Over 4,000 works were published, translating into numerous languages. The author sold millions of copies worldwide and became one of the most read Spanish writers in the latter half of the 20th century. Several works were adapted into television series, further extending their reach and influence in popular culture.

Wrote over 4,000 romance novels

Achieved significant sales with millions of copies

Adaptations of works into television series

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