França Júnior Writer

Joaquim José da França Júnior (March 18, 1838 — November 27, 1890) was a Brazilian playwright, journalist and, initially, a painter. Alongside Martins Pena, he is one of the most famous adepts of the "comedy of manners" genre.He is patron of the 12th chair of the Brazilian Academy of Letters.

Personal facts

Birth dateMarch 18, 1838
Birth nameJoaquim José da França Júnior
Birth place
Rio de Janeiro , Empire of Brazil , Rio de Janeiro (state)
Ethnicity
White people
Date of deathNovember 27, 1890
Place of death
First Brazilian Republic , Minas Gerais , Poços de Caldas
Education
University of São Paulo

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