Olavo Bilac Writer
Olavo Brás Martins dos Guimarães Bilac (16 December 1865 – 28 December 1918) was a Brazilian Parnassian poet, journalist and translator. Alongside Alberto de Oliveira and Raimundo Correia, he was a member of the "Parnassian Triad". Elected the "Prince of Brazilian Poets" in 1907 by the magazine Fon-Fon, he is famous for writing the lyrics of the Brazilian Flag Anthem.He founded and occupied the 15th chair of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, from 1897 until his death in 1918. He is also the patron of the military service in Brazil, due to his campaigns in favor of the conscription.
Personal facts
| Birth date | December 16, 1865 |
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| Birth name | Olavo Brás Martins dos Guimarães Bilac |
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| Date of death | December 28, 1918 |
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| Education | Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro |