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Gonçalves de Magalhães, Viscount of Araguaia

1811-08-13 – 1882-07-10

Portrait of Gonçalves de Magalhães, Viscount of Araguaia
Gonçalves de Magalhães, Visconde de Araguaya.Credit: M. J. Garnier

Life & Legacy

Domingos José Gonçalves de Magalhães, Viscount of Araguaia (August 13, 1811 – July 10, 1882), was a Brazilian poet, playwright, medical doctor and diplomat. He is considered the founder of Romanticism in Brazilian literature, and was a pioneer of Brazilian theatre.
He is the patron of the 9th chair of the Brazilian Academy of Letters.

Occupation & Career

diplomat, physician, poet, teacher, politician, essayist, dramaturge, playwright, writer

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Imperial Order of the Rose

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Imperial Order of the Rose

Organizations & Memberships

Brazilian Academy of Letters

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q2532628 — wikidata View source

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