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Alberto da Costa e Silva

1931 – 2023

Brazilian writer, historian, diplomat and politician

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About Alberto da Costa e Silva

Lived 1931 – 2023 (aged 92). Alberto da Costa e Silva was a Brazilian writer, historian, diplomat, politician, poet and africanist.

Alberto da Costa e Silva (12 May 1931 – 26 November 2023) was a Brazilian historian, poet, and diplomat. He won the 2014 Camões Prize.

Diplomacy Da Costa e Silva was ambassador of Brazil to Portugal from 1986 to 1990, to Colombia from 1990 to 1993, and to Paraguay from 1993 to 1995.

Works

History A Enxada e a Lança: a África antes dos Portugueses A Manilha e o Libambo: a África e a Escravidão, de 1500 a 1700 Imagens da África (2013)

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Important facts

Born
12 May 1931, São Paulo
Birth century
20th century
Died
26 November 2023, Rio de Janeiro
Occupation
Writer, historian, diplomat, politician, poet, Africanist
Nationality
Brazil
Awards
Camões Prize; Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil); Commander of the Military Order of Christ; Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ; Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry; Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry; Commander of the Order of Prince Henry; Knight of the Order of Prince Henry; Commander of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword; Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword; Juca Pato Prize

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alberto da Costa e Silva?

Brazilian writer, historian, diplomat and politician (1931–2023)

When was Alberto da Costa e Silva born?

Alberto da Costa e Silva was born on 12 May 1931 in São Paulo.

When did Alberto da Costa e Silva die?

Alberto da Costa e Silva died on 26 November 2023 in Rio de Janeiro.

What was Alberto da Costa e Silva's occupation?

Alberto da Costa e Silva was a writer, historian, diplomat, politician, poet and africanist.

What nationality was Alberto da Costa e Silva?

Alberto da Costa e Silva was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alberto da Costa e Silva

· Wikidata: Q2639446

· DBpedia: Alberto da Costa e Silva

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