About Alfredo Marceneiro
Lived 1891 – 1982 (aged 91). Alfredo Marceneiro was a Portuguese singer, woodworker, fado singer and musician.
Alfredo Rodrigo Duarte (25 February 1891 – 26 June 1982), better known as Alfredo Marceneiro, was a Portuguese fado singer. His stage name is derived from his original profession as a joiner (marceneiro, in Portuguese). Marceneiro is considered a standard against whom generations of fado singers are still measured.
Marceneiro died on 26 June 1982. On 10 June 1984 he was awarded posthumously Commander of the Order of Infante D. Henrique by the President of the Portuguese Republic, Ramalho Eanes.
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Who was Alfredo Marceneiro?
Portuguese fado singer, woodworker (1891-1982)
When was Alfredo Marceneiro born?
Alfredo Marceneiro was born on 25 February 1891 in Lisbon.
When did Alfredo Marceneiro die?
Alfredo Marceneiro died on 26 June 1982 in Lisbon.
What was Alfredo Marceneiro's occupation?
Alfredo Marceneiro was a singer, woodworker, fado singer and musician.
What nationality was Alfredo Marceneiro?
Alfredo Marceneiro was Portuguese.
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