Maria Teresa Horta
Portuguese writer, journalist and poet (1937–2025)
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Maria Teresa Horta was born on May 20, 1937[1], in Lisbon[2]. She died on February 4, 2025[3], in Lisbon[4]. She worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], poet[7], journalist[8], and women's rights activist[9].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Prazeres Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Luís de Barros[11]
- Country of citizenship: Portugal[12]
- Native language: Portuguese[13]
- Occupation: literary critic[14]
- Field of work: literature[15], poetry[16], journalism[17], activism[18]
- Educated at: University of Lisbon[19]
- Notable work: New Portuguese Letters[20]
- Award received: Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry[21], Prémio Literário Casino da Póvoa[22], Premio Maxima de Literatura[23], Prémio D. Dinis[24], Prémio Autores[25], Medal of Cultural Merit[26], Escritor/a Galego/a Universal[27], BBC 100 Women[28]
- Sex or gender: female[29]
- Family name: Horta[30]
- Given name: Maria[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[32]
- Birth name: Maria Teresa de Mascarenhas Horta Barros[33]
- Name in native language: Maria Teresa Horta[34]
FAQs
Where was Maria Teresa Horta born?
Maria Teresa Horta's place of birth was Lisbon[2].
Where did Maria Teresa Horta die?
Maria Teresa Horta died in Lisbon[4].
Who was Maria Teresa Horta married to?
Maria Teresa Horta's spouses include Luís de Barros[11].
What did Maria Teresa Horta do for work?
Maria Teresa Horta worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], poet[7], journalist[8], and women's rights activist[9].
Where did Maria Teresa Horta go to school?
Maria Teresa Horta was educated at University of Lisbon[19].
What awards did Maria Teresa Horta receive?
Honors received include Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry[21], Prémio Literário Casino da Póvoa[22], Premio Maxima de Literatura[23], and Prémio D. Dinis[24].