- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJavier Marías Franco
- Nickname
- King Xavier I of Redonda
- Javier Marías was born on September 20, 1951 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain. He was a writer and actor, known for El desastre de Annual (1970), While the Women Are Sleeping (2016) and Gospel (1969). He was married to Carme López Mercader. He died on September 11, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.
- SpouseCarme López Mercader(? - September 11, 2022) (his death)
- ParentsDolores Franco Manera
- RelativesFernando Marías(Sibling)Miguel Marías(Sibling)Ricardo Franco(Cousin)Jesús Franco(Aunt or Uncle)
- Spanish author, translator and columnist
- Winner of the 1997 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award for his best-selling novel "Corazón tan blanco" (A Heart So White).
- Strong supporter of soccer club Real Madrid
- He received a degree in philosophy and literature from Complutense University of Madrid.
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