Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen
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Summary
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen was born on November 6, 1919[1], in Porto[2]. She died on July 2, 2004[3], in Lisbon[4]. She worked as a poet[5], translator[6], children's writer[7], writer[8], and politician[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,489 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1919[11]
- Place of burial: Church of Santa Engrácia[12], Carnide Cemetery[13]
- Spouse: Francisco Sousa Tavares[14]
- Child: Miguel Sousa Tavares[15]
- Country of citizenship: Portugal[16]
- Field of work: poetry[17], literature[18], literary activity[19], children's book[20], translating activity[21], children's literature[22]
- Position held: deputy of the Constituent Assembly[23]
- Educated at: University of Lisbon[24]
- Award received: Camões Prize[25], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[26], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[27], Grand Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[28], Q130852614[29], Reina Sofía Award[30]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[31]
- Sex or gender: female[32]
- Member of political party: Socialist Party[33]
- Commons category: Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen[34]
- Family name: Andresen[35]
- Given name: Sofia[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen[37]
- Commons gallery: Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen[38]
- Relative: Q139793998[39], Henrique Burnay[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[41], English[42]
- Name in native language: Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen[43]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen include Sophia Awards[44], a group of awards[45], in Portugal[46], founded in 2012[47] and Miradouro da Graça[48], a scenic viewpoint[49], in Portugal[50].
Why It Matters
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] She is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for her include Sophia Awards[44], a group of awards[45], in Portugal[46], founded in 2012[47] and Miradouro da Graça[48], a scenic viewpoint[49], in Portugal[50].
FAQs
Where was Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen born?
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen's place of birth was Porto[2].
Where did Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen die?
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen died in Lisbon[4].
Who was Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen married to?
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen's spouses include Francisco Sousa Tavares[14].
What did Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen do for work?
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen worked as a poet[5], translator[6], children's writer[7], writer[8], and politician[9].
Where did Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen go to school?
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen was educated at University of Lisbon[24].
What awards did Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen receive?
Honors received include Camões Prize[25], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[26], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[27], and Grand Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[28].