About Francisco Borja da Costa
Lived 1946 – 1975 (aged 29). Francisco Borja da Costa was a poet and writer.
Francisco Borja da Costa (October 14, 1946 – December 8, 1975) was an East Timorese poet and the writer of "Pátria", the national anthem of East Timor.
Career Born in October 1946, he wrote the majority of his work in Tetum. Borja da Costa was executed by Indonesian forces on December 8, 1975, the day after the beginning of the Indonesian invasion of East Timor.
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Who was Francisco Borja da Costa?
East Timorese poet
When was Francisco Borja da Costa born?
Francisco Borja da Costa was born on 14 October 1946 in Manatuto Municipality.
When did Francisco Borja da Costa die?
Francisco Borja da Costa died on 8 December 1975 in Dili.
What was Francisco Borja da Costa's occupation?
Francisco Borja da Costa was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Francisco Borja da Costa?
Francisco Borja da Costa's recorded nationality: Timor-Leste.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francisco Borja da Costa. https://biography.guide/francisco-borja-da-costa/
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