Almeida Garrett
Portuguese poet, orator, playwright, novelist, journalist, politician (1799–1854)
Died aged 55AquariusKingdom of Portugal
Biography
João Baptista da Silva Leitão de Almeida Garrett, 1st Viscount of Almeida Garrett (Portuguese pronunciation: [alˈmɐjðɐ ɣɐˈʁɛtɨ]; 4 February 1799 – 9 December 1854) was a Portuguese poet, orator, playwright, novelist, journalist, politician, and a peer of the realm. A major promoter of theater in Portugal he is considered the greatest figure of Portuguese Romanticism and a true revolutionary and humanist. He proposed the construction of the D. Maria II National Theatre and the creation of the Conservatory of Dramatic Art.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Minister of Foreign Affairs
Notable works
- Frei Luís de Sousa
- Viagens na minha terra
Awards & honours (1)
- Commander of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa
Quick answers about Almeida Garrett
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- Almeida Garrett died on December 9, 1854 at the age of 55.
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- Almeida Garrett was born on February 4, 1799.
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- Almeida Garrett was born in Porto.
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- Almeida Garrett's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
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- Almeida Garrett is a citizen of Kingdom of Portugal.
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- Almeida Garrett is known as writer, poet, diplomat, playwright.
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