Almeida Garrett

Portuguese writer and politician (1799–1854)
Person human Q316806
Almeida Garrett
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Almeida Garrett

Summary

Almeida Garrett is a human[1]. His place of birth was Porto[2]. He was born on February 4, 1799[3]. He passed away in Lisbon[4]. He died on December 9, 1854[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], diplomat[8], playwright[9], and politician[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Porto[2], Almeida Garrett…
  • Almeida Garrett passed away in Lisbon[4].
  • Almeida Garrett was born on February 4, 1799[3].
  • Almeida Garrett was born on 1799[12].
  • Almeida Garrett died on December 9, 1854[5].
  • Almeida Garrett died on 1854[13].
  • Burial took place at Church of Santa Engrácia[14].
  • Almeida Garrett held citizenship in Kingdom of Portugal[15].
  • Portuguese was Almeida Garrett's native language[16].
  • Almeida Garrett's professions included writer[6].
  • Almeida Garrett worked as a poet[7].
  • Almeida Garrett's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Almeida Garrett worked as a playwright[9].
  • Almeida Garrett's professions included politician[10].
  • Almeida Garrett worked as a novelist[17].
  • Almeida Garrett held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[18].
  • Almeida Garrett was educated at University of Coimbra[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Almeida Garrett is Frei Luís de Sousa[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Almeida Garrett is Viagens na minha terra[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Almeida Garrett is Q136842050[22].
  • Almeida Garrett received the Commander of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa[23].
  • Almeida Garrett's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
  • Almeida Garrett was influenced by Laurence Sterne[25].
  • Almeida Garrett was influenced by Friedrich Schiller[26].
  • Almeida Garrett was influenced by Gil Vicente[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Almeida Garrett's place of birth was Porto[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 4, 1799[3] and 1799[12]. Portuguese was his native language[16].

Education

Almeida Garrett's education included a stint at University of Coimbra[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], diplomat[8], playwright[9], politician[10], and novelist[17]. Almeida Garrett held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Frei Luís de Sousa[20], a literary work[28]; Viagens na minha terra[21], a literary work[29]; and Q136842050[22], a literary work[30].

Recognition

Almeida Garrett received the Commander of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa[23].

Personal Life

Almeida Garrett's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 9, 1854[5] and 1854[13]. Almeida Garrett passed away in Lisbon[4]. The cause of death was infarction[31]. Burial took place at Church of Santa Engrácia[14].

Why It Matters

Almeida Garrett has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

He has been cited as an influence by Machado de Assis[33], a writer[34], 1839–1908[35], of Brazil[36], awarded the Knight of the Imperial Order of the Rose[37]; José Maria de Eça de Queirós[38], a journalist[39], 1845–1900[40], of Kingdom of Portugal[41]; and António Nobre[42], a poet[43], 1867–1900[44], of Kingdom of Portugal[45].

FAQs

Where was Almeida Garrett born?

Almeida Garrett's place of birth was Porto[2].

Where did Almeida Garrett die?

Almeida Garrett passed away in Lisbon[4].

What did Almeida Garrett do for work?

Almeida Garrett worked as writer[6], poet[7], diplomat[8], playwright[9], and politician[10].

Where did Almeida Garrett go to school?

Almeida Garrett was educated at University of Coimbra[19].

What awards did Almeida Garrett receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa[23].

Who did Almeida Garrett influence?

Almeida Garrett has been cited as an influence by Machado de Assis[33], José Maria de Eça de Queirós[38], and António Nobre[42].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [31] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.
  26. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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