David Mourão-Ferreira

Portuguese writer (1927–1996)
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David Mourão-Ferreira
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Summary

David Mourão-Ferreira was born on February 24, 1927[1], in Lisbon[2]. He died on June 16, 1996[3], in Lisbon[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and poet[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (320 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Portugal[8]
  • Employer: University of Lisbon[9]
  • Educated at: University of Lisbon[10]
  • Award received: Grand Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[11], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[12]
  • Member of: Brazilian Academy of Letters[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: David Mourão-Ferreira[15]
  • Cause of death: cancer[16]
  • Family name: Mourão-Ferreira[17]
  • Given name: David[18], de Jesus[19]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[21]
  • Birth name: David de Jesus Mourão-Ferreira[22]
  • Name in native language: David Mourão-Ferreira[23]
  • Start of work period: 1954[24]
  • Copyright representative: Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores[25]
  • Writing language: Portuguese[26]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[27]

Why It Matters

David Mourão-Ferreira has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was David Mourão-Ferreira born?

David Mourão-Ferreira was born in Lisbon[2].

Where did David Mourão-Ferreira die?

David Mourão-Ferreira passed away in Lisbon[4].

What did David Mourão-Ferreira do for work?

David Mourão-Ferreira worked as a writer[5] and poet[6].

Where did David Mourão-Ferreira go to school?

David Mourão-Ferreira was educated at University of Lisbon[10].

What awards did David Mourão-Ferreira receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[11] and Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . BMI Repertoire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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