João Cabral de Melo Neto
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Summary
João Cabral de Melo Neto was born on January 9, 1920[1], in Recife[2]. He died on October 9, 1999[3], in Rio de Janeiro[4]. He worked as a poet[5], diplomat[6], writer[7], and playwright[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,512 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Marly de Oliveira[10]
- Country of citizenship: Brazil[11]
- Native language: Brazilian Portuguese[12]
- Award received: Camões Prize[13], Prêmio Jabuti[14], Neustadt International Prize for Literature[15], Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[16], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ[17], Grand Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[18], Reina Sofía Award[19]
- Member of: Brazilian Academy of Letters[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: João Cabral de Melo Neto[22]
- Family name: Cabral[23], de Melo[24]
- Given name: João[25]
- Nominated for: Neustadt International Prize for Literature[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[27], Brazilian Portuguese[28]
- Name in native language: João Cabral de Melo Neto[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Every Book Its Reader 2025[30]
- Writing language: Portuguese[31]
Product Details
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Type: Person[32]
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Began / founded: 1920-01-09[33]
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Ended / dissolved: 1999-10-09[34]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3285871e-12b7-4453-a270-4313c3643831[35]
Why It Matters
João Cabral de Melo Neto has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was João Cabral de Melo Neto born?
João Cabral de Melo Neto's place of birth was Recife[2].
Where did João Cabral de Melo Neto die?
João Cabral de Melo Neto died in Rio de Janeiro[4].
Who was João Cabral de Melo Neto married to?
João Cabral de Melo Neto's spouses include Marly de Oliveira[10].
What did João Cabral de Melo Neto do for work?
João Cabral de Melo Neto worked as a poet[5], diplomat[6], writer[7], and playwright[8].
What awards did João Cabral de Melo Neto receive?
Honors received include Camões Prize[13], Prêmio Jabuti[14], Neustadt International Prize for Literature[15], and Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[16].