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1 (of 6) José Saramago receiving his Nobel Prize from the hands of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at the Stockholm Concert Hall, 10 December 1998.

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2 (of 6) Nobel Laureate in Literature José Saramago showing his Nobel Medal.

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3 (of 6) All 1998 Nobel Laureates on stage at the Stockholm Concert Hall. José Saramago is second from right.

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4 (of 6) Queen Silvia (right) and Nobel Laureate in Literature José Saramago (left) at the Nobel Banquet in Stockholm, on 10 December 1998.

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5 (of 6) José Saramago preparing for his banquet speech at the 1998 Nobel Banquet in Stockholm.. Flag bearers from the different student councils in the background.

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6 (of 6) Portrait of José Saramago, 2006.

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