Gilberto Freyre
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Summary
Gilberto Freyre was born on March 15, 1900[1], in Recife[2]. He died on July 18, 1987[3], in Recife[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], sociologist[6], writer[7], poet[8], and painter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,016 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Brazil[11]
- Native language: Portuguese[12]
- Occupation: journalist[13], politician[14], historian[15], non-fiction writer[16]
- Field of work: anthropology[17], sociology[18]
- Position held: federal deputy of Pernambuco[19]
- Educated at: Columbia University[20], Baylor University[21]
- Notable work: Casa-Grande & Senzala[22]
- Award received: Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[23], Prêmio Machado de Assis[24], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[25], Prêmio Jabuti[26], Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[27], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[28], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[29], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[30], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ[31], honorary doctor of the Federal University of Ceará[32], honorary doctorate of the University of Coimbra[33], honorary doctor of the University of Lisbon[34]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[35], Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[36], American Philosophical Society[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Commons category: Gilberto Freyre[39]
- Family name: Freyre[40]
- Given name: Gilberto[41]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gilberto Freyre[42]
- Work location: Brasília[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[44]
- Name in native language: Gilberto Freyre[45]
Why It Matters
Gilberto Freyre has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Works attributed to him include Casa-Grande & Senzala[48], a written work[49].
FAQs
Where was Gilberto Freyre born?
Gilberto Freyre's place of birth was Recife[2].
Where did Gilberto Freyre die?
Gilberto Freyre passed away in Recife[4].
What did Gilberto Freyre do for work?
Gilberto Freyre worked as an anthropologist[5], sociologist[6], writer[7], poet[8], and painter[9].
Where did Gilberto Freyre go to school?
Gilberto Freyre was educated at Columbia University[20] and Baylor University[21].
What awards did Gilberto Freyre receive?
Honors received include Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[23], Prêmio Machado de Assis[24], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[25], and Prêmio Jabuti[26].