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José Itamar de Freitas

1934 – 2020

Brazilian journalist

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About José Itamar de Freitas

Lived 1934 – 2020 (aged 85). José Itamar de Freitas was a Brazilian journalist.

José-Itamar de Freitas (Miracema, August 4, 1934 - Rio de Janeiro, July 1, 2020) was a Brazilian journalist.

Career

Freitas started at Fatos & Fotos, from Bloch Editores, where he won the Esso Prize in 1965. In 1973, already at Rede Globo, he started directing the Fantástico program, in which he stayed until 1991. Freitas also collaborated for Jornal Nacional.

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Important facts

Born
4 August 1934, Miracema
Birth century
20th century
Died
1 July 2020, Rio de Janeiro
Occupation
Journalist
Nationality
Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

Who was José Itamar de Freitas?

Brazilian journalist (1934-2020)

When was José Itamar de Freitas born?

José Itamar de Freitas was born on 4 August 1934 in Miracema.

When did José Itamar de Freitas die?

José Itamar de Freitas died on 1 July 2020 in Rio de Janeiro.

What was José Itamar de Freitas's occupation?

José Itamar de Freitas was a journalist.

What nationality was José Itamar de Freitas?

José Itamar de Freitas was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Itamar de Freitas

· Wikidata: Q16940411

· DBpedia: José-Itamar de Freitas

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