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Almeida Garrett

Almeida Garrett (1799–1854) was a writer, poet and diplomat.

Also recorded as João Baptista de Silva Leitão de Almeida Garrett.

Overview

Recorded at birth as João Baptista da Silva Leitão de Almeida Garrett.

Born at Porto in 1799, died at Lisbon in 1854.

In detail

Almeida Garrett studied at University of Coimbra. the recorded working language is Portuguese.

The authority associates the name with Romanticism. Laurence Sterne, Friedrich Schiller and Gil Vicente are recorded as an influence.

Positions recorded include Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Works named in the authority record are Frei Luís de Sousa and Viagens na minha terra.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Almeida Garrett”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q316806: Almeida Garrett

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