Artur Azevedo
Writer
Artur Nabantino Gonçalves de Azevedo (7 July 1855 — 22 October 1908) was a Brazilian playwright, short story writer, chronicler, journalist and Parnassian poet. He is famous for consolidating in Brazil the "comedy of manners" genre, initiated by Martins Pena.He founded and occupied the 29th chair of the Brazilian Academy of Letters from 1897 until his death in 1908.
Personal facts
| Birth date | July 07, 1855 |
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| Birth name | Artur Nabantino Gonçalves de Azevedo |
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| Birth place | Brazil , São Luís Maranhão |
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| Date of death | October 22, 1908 |
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| Place of death | Brazil , Rio de Janeiro , Rio de Janeiro (state) |
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