Vergílio Ferreira

Vergílio Ferreira (1916–1996) was a Portuguese writer, poet and classical philologist.

Also recorded as Vergilio Ferreira.

Overview

Born at Freguesia de Melo in 1916, died at Lisbon in 1996.

In detail

Vergílio Ferreira studied at University of Coimbra. the recorded working language is Portuguese.

The authority associates the name with existentialism.

Membership is recorded of Brazilian Academy of Letters.

Distinctions recorded are Camões Prize, Prix Femina étranger, honorary doctorate of the University of Coimbra and Grand Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Vergílio Ferreira”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q643437: Vergílio Ferreira

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