Francisco Manoel de Nascimento
Poet and educator, wrote 'O Corvo'
Born
1734
291 years ago
Died
February 25th, 1819
206 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Portugal
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A Portuguese-French poet and educator contributed significantly to the literary scene in Portugal. His work often reflected themes of nature and human emotion. Nascimento served as a professor, promoting education alongside his literary pursuits. His notable poem 'O Corvo' gained recognition and remains a significant part of Portuguese literature. Through his writings and teachings, he influenced a generation of writers and educators.
Authored the poem 'O Corvo'
Served as a professor of literature
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