José Fonseca e Costa

Portuguese filmmaker (1933–2015)
Person human Q1709189
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José Fonseca e Costa

Summary

José Fonseca e Costa is a human[1]. He was born in Caála[2]. He was born on June 27, 1933[3]. He died in Lisbon[4]. He died on November 1, 2015[5]. He worked as a writer[6], actor[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], and film editor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • José Fonseca e Costa was born in Caála[2].
  • José Fonseca e Costa passed away in Lisbon[4].
  • José Fonseca e Costa was born on June 27, 1933[3].
  • José Fonseca e Costa died on November 1, 2015[5].
  • José Fonseca e Costa held citizenship in Portugal[12].
  • José Fonseca e Costa worked as a writer[6].
  • José Fonseca e Costa's professions included actor[7].
  • José Fonseca e Costa's professions included film director[8].
  • José Fonseca e Costa's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • José Fonseca e Costa's professions included film editor[10].
  • José Fonseca e Costa's education included a stint at University of Lisbon[13].
  • José Fonseca e Costa received the Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry[14].
  • José Fonseca e Costa is recorded as male[15].
  • José Fonseca e Costa's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • José Fonseca e Costa's family name is recorded as Costa[17].
  • José Fonseca e Costa's given name is recorded as José[18].
  • José Fonseca e Costa's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Portuguese[19].
  • José Fonseca e Costa's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by José Fonseca e Costa[20].

Body

Origins and Family

José Fonseca e Costa's place of birth was Caála[2]. He was born on June 27, 1933[3].

Education

José Fonseca e Costa was educated at University of Lisbon[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], actor[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], and film editor[10].

Recognition

José Fonseca e Costa received the Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry[14].

Death and Burial

José Fonseca e Costa died on November 1, 2015[5]. He died in Lisbon[4].

Why It Matters

José Fonseca e Costa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was José Fonseca e Costa born?

Born in Caála[2], José Fonseca e Costa…

Where did José Fonseca e Costa die?

José Fonseca e Costa passed away in Lisbon[4].

What did José Fonseca e Costa do for work?

José Fonseca e Costa worked as writer[6], actor[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], and film editor[10].

Where did José Fonseca e Costa go to school?

José Fonseca e Costa was educated at University of Lisbon[13].

What awards did José Fonseca e Costa receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . filmportal.de. Retrieved . ionline.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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