Carlos Drummond de Andrade Writer

Carlos Drummond de Andrade (October 31, 1902 – August 17, 1987) was perhaps the most influential Brazilian poet of the 20th century. He has become something of a national poet; his poem "Canção Amiga" ("Friendly Song") was printed on the 50 cruzados bill. He is considered to be among the greatest Brazilian poets of all time.

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Carlos Drummond de Andrade
Birth dateOctober 31, 1902
Birth place
Brazil , Itabira , Minas Gerais
Nationality
Brazilian literature
Date of deathAugust 17, 1987
Place of death
Rio de Janeiro

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