Almeida Garrett
Portuguese writer and politician (1799–1854)
Almeida Garrett was born on February 4, 1799 in Porto and died on December 9, 1854 in Lisbon, aged 55. Recorded occupations: writer, poet, diplomat, playwright, politician and novelist. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Portugal. Positions held include Minister of Foreign Affairs. Associated movement: Romanticism. Notable works include “Frei Luís de Sousa” and “Viagens na minha terra”. Educated at University of Coimbra. Honours include Commander of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa.
- Born
- February 4, 1799 · Porto
- Died
- December 9, 1854 · Lisbon
- Age at death
- 55
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Portugal
- Occupations
- writer, poet, diplomat, playwright, politician, novelist
- Positions held
- Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Movements
- Romanticism
- Notable works
- Frei Luís de Sousa, Viagens na minha terra
- Education
- University of Coimbra
- Honours
- Commander of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa
- Wikipedia editions
- 29 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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