Joaquim de Sousa Andrade

Brazilian poet and educator

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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