José Craveirinha

Mozambican poet (1922-2003)
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José Craveirinha

Summary

José Craveirinha is a human[1]. His place of birth was Maputo[2]. He was born on May 28, 1922[3]. He passed away in Maputo[4]. He died on February 6, 2003[5]. He worked as a poet[6], journalist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • José Craveirinha's place of birth was Maputo[2].
  • José Craveirinha died in Maputo[4].
  • José Craveirinha was born on May 28, 1922[3].
  • José Craveirinha was born on January 1, 1922[10].
  • José Craveirinha died on February 6, 2003[5].
  • José Craveirinha held citizenship in Mozambique[11].
  • José Craveirinha worked as a poet[6].
  • José Craveirinha worked as a journalist[7].
  • José Craveirinha worked as a writer[8].
  • José Craveirinha was employed by A Tribuna[12].
  • A notable work attributed to José Craveirinha is Karingana ua karingana[13].
  • José Craveirinha received the Camões Prize[14].
  • José Craveirinha received the Q10402215[15].
  • José Craveirinha received the Order of the Southern Cross[16].
  • José Craveirinha received the Lotus Prize for Literature[17].
  • José Craveirinha received the Commander of the Order of Prince Henry[18].
  • José Craveirinha is recorded as male[19].
  • José Craveirinha's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • José Craveirinha was affiliated with the FRELIMO[21].
  • José Craveirinha's Commons category is recorded as José Craveirinha[22].
  • José Craveirinha's given name is recorded as José João[23].
  • José Craveirinha's work location is recorded as Casa dos Estudantes do Império[24].
  • José Craveirinha's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[25].
  • José Craveirinha's described by source is recorded as Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[26].
  • José Craveirinha's described by source is recorded as Who's Who in African Literature[27].

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Origins and Family

José Craveirinha's place of birth was Maputo[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 28, 1922[3] and January 1, 1922[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], journalist[7], and writer[8]. José Craveirinha was employed by A Tribuna[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to José Craveirinha is Karingana ua karingana[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Camões Prize[14], a literary award[28], in Portugal[29], founded in 1988[30]; Q10402215[15], a literary award[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1999[33]; Order of the Southern Cross[16], an order[34], in Brazil[35], founded in 1932[36]; Lotus Prize for Literature[17], a literary award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1969[39]; and Commander of the Order of Prince Henry[18], a grade of an order[40], in Portugal[41].

Personal Life

José Craveirinha was affiliated with the FRELIMO[21].

Death and Burial

José Craveirinha died on February 6, 2003[5]. He died in Maputo[4].

Why It Matters

José Craveirinha ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was José Craveirinha born?

José Craveirinha's place of birth was Maputo[2].

Where did José Craveirinha die?

José Craveirinha died in Maputo[4].

What did José Craveirinha do for work?

José Craveirinha worked as poet[6], journalist[7], and writer[8].

What awards did José Craveirinha receive?

Honors received include Camões Prize[14], Q10402215[15], Order of the Southern Cross[16], and Lotus Prize for Literature[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . antigo.bn.gov.br. Retrieved . antigo.bn.gov.br. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . Who's Who in African Literature. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . antigo.bn.gov.br. Retrieved . antigo.bn.gov.br. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . antigo.bn.gov.br. Retrieved . antigo.bn.gov.br. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Karingana ua karingana
    Given name José João
    Employer
    Writing language Portuguese
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