Joseph of Anchieta
Spanish Jesuit missionary (1534-1597)
Joseph of Anchieta was born on March 19, 1534 (Julian calendar) in San Cristóbal de La Laguna and died on June 9, 1597 in Anchieta, aged about 63. Recorded occupations: Catholic priest, writer, teacher, historian, poet and linguist. Country of citizenship: Spain. Positions held include provincial superior. Fields of work: history, geography, ethnography and religion. Notable works include “Art of Grammar of the Most Used Language on the Coast of Brazil”. Educated at University of Coimbra. Honours include Livro dos Heróis e Heroínas da Pátria. Member of Academia Brasileira de Música.
- Born
- March 19, 1534 (Julian calendar) · San Cristóbal de La Laguna
- Died
- June 9, 1597 · Anchieta
- Age at death
- about 63
- Citizenship
- Spain
- Occupations
- Catholic priest, writer, teacher, historian, poet, linguist
- Positions held
- provincial superior
- Notable works
- Art of Grammar of the Most Used Language on the Coast of Brazil
- Education
- University of Coimbra
- Honours
- Livro dos Heróis e Heroínas da Pátria
- Wikipedia editions
- 55 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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