Joaquim de Sousa Andrade
Brazilian poet and educator
Born
1833
192 years ago
Died
April 20th, 1902
123 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Brazil
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Contributed significantly to Brazilian literature as a poet and educator. Wrote poetry that reflected the cultural and social issues of Brazil in the late 19th century. Engaged in educational reform, focusing on enhancing the quality of education in Brazil. His works often emphasized the importance of literature in shaping national identity.
Published influential poetry collections
Promoted educational reforms in Brazil
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