About Filipa de Almada
Filipa de Almada was a Portuguese poet, writer and lady-in-waiting.
Filipa de Almada (1453-1497 CE) was a Portuguese poet and noblewoman.
Almada is known to have lived and written during the reigns of kings Alfonso V and John II of Portugal.
In the royal court of the time, poetry was a popular skill and pastime; courtiers would frequently participate in poetry competitions. Almada was noted for her skill, and her poetry was included in the 1516 songbook Cancioneiro Geral anthologized by Garcia de Resende.
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Who was Filipa de Almada?
Portuguese poet and noblewoman
What was Filipa de Almada's occupation?
Filipa de Almada was a poet, writer and lady-in-waiting.
What nationality was Filipa de Almada?
Filipa de Almada was Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Filipa de Almada. https://biography.guide/filipa-de-almada/
MLA: "Filipa de Almada." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/filipa-de-almada/.
Chicago: "Filipa de Almada." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/filipa-de-almada/.
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