Agostinho da Silva

Portuguese philosopher (1906–1994)
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Agostinho da Silva

Summary

Agostinho da Silva is a human[1]. His place of birth was Porto[2]. He was born on February 13, 1906[3]. He died in Lisbon[4]. He died on April 3, 1994[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], and poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Agostinho da Silva was born in Porto[2].
  • Agostinho da Silva died in Lisbon[4].
  • Agostinho da Silva was born on February 13, 1906[3].
  • Agostinho da Silva died on April 3, 1994[5].
  • Among Agostinho da Silva's spouses was Judith Cortesão[10].
  • Agostinho da Silva held citizenship in Portugal[11].
  • Agostinho da Silva's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Agostinho da Silva worked as a writer[7].
  • Agostinho da Silva worked as a poet[8].
  • Agostinho da Silva's education included a stint at University of Porto[12].
  • Agostinho da Silva was educated at University of Paris[13].
  • Agostinho da Silva received the Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[14].
  • Agostinho da Silva received the Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[15].
  • Agostinho da Silva is recorded as male[16].
  • Agostinho da Silva's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Agostinho da Silva's Commons category is recorded as Agostinho da Silva[18].
  • Agostinho da Silva's family name is recorded as Silva[19].
  • Agostinho da Silva's given name is recorded as Agostinho[20].
  • Agostinho da Silva's relative is recorded as Jaime Cortesão[21].
  • Agostinho da Silva's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Portuguese[22].
  • Agostinho da Silva's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'pt', 'text': 'George Agostinho Baptista da Silva'}[23].

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Origins and Family

Agostinho da Silva's place of birth was Porto[2]. He was born on February 13, 1906[3].

Education

Educated at University of Porto[12], a public research university[24], in Portugal[25], founded in 1911[26], headquartered in Rectory of the University of Oporto[27] and University of Paris[13], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], and poet[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[14], an order[32], in Brazil[33], founded in 1991[34] and Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[15], a grade of an order[35], in Portugal[36].

Personal Life

Agostinho da Silva was married to Judith Cortesão[10].

Death and Burial

Agostinho da Silva died on April 3, 1994[5]. He passed away in Lisbon[4].

Why It Matters

Agostinho da Silva ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Agostinho da Silva born?

Agostinho da Silva's place of birth was Porto[2].

Where did Agostinho da Silva die?

Agostinho da Silva passed away in Lisbon[4].

Who was Agostinho da Silva married to?

Agostinho da Silva's spouses include Judith Cortesão[10].

What did Agostinho da Silva do for work?

Agostinho da Silva worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], and poet[8].

Where did Agostinho da Silva go to school?

Agostinho da Silva was educated at University of Porto[12] and University of Paris[13].

What awards did Agostinho da Silva receive?

Honors received include Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[14] and Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Agostinho
    Spouse Judith Cortesão
    Family name Silva
    Country of citizenship Portugal
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