Joseph of Anchieta
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Summary
Joseph of Anchieta was born on March 19, 1534[1], in San Cristóbal de La Laguna[2]. He died on June 9, 1597[3], in Anchieta[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], writer[6], teacher[7], historian[8], and poet[9].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Colonial Brazil[10]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[11]
- Occupation: linguist[12], composer[13], missionary[14], Catholic theologian[15]
- Field of work: history[16], geography[17], ethnography[18], religion[19], music[20]
- Position held: provincial superior[21]
- Educated at: University of Coimbra[22]
- Notable work: Art of Grammar of the Most Used Language on the Coast of Brazil[23]
- Award received: Livro dos Heróis e Heroínas da Pátria[24]
- Member of: Academia Brasileira de Música[25]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Canonization status: Catholic saint[28]
- Religious order: Society of Jesus[29]
- Given name: José[30]
- Feast day: June 9[31]
- Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[32], Kościelna encyclopedia[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[34], Portuguese[35], Latin[36], Tupi[37]
- Name in native language: José de Anchieta[38]
- Different from: José Alberto de Oliveira Anchieta[39]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Joseph of Anchieta include Fundação Padre Anchieta[40], a foundation[41], in Brazil[42], headquartered in São Paulo[43] and Rodovia Anchieta[44], a road[45], in Brazil[46], founded in 1947[47].
Why It Matters
Entities named for him include Fundação Padre Anchieta[40], a foundation[41], in Brazil[42], headquartered in São Paulo[43] and Rodovia Anchieta[44], a road[45], in Brazil[46], founded in 1947[47].
FAQs
Where was Joseph of Anchieta born?
Joseph of Anchieta was born in San Cristóbal de La Laguna[2].
Where did Joseph of Anchieta die?
Joseph of Anchieta passed away in Anchieta[4].
What did Joseph of Anchieta do for work?
Joseph of Anchieta worked as a Catholic priest[5], writer[6], teacher[7], historian[8], and poet[9].
Where did Joseph of Anchieta go to school?
Joseph of Anchieta was educated at University of Coimbra[22].
What awards did Joseph of Anchieta receive?
Honors received include Livro dos Heróis e Heroínas da Pátria[24].