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Rocha Pombo

1857 – 1933

Brazilian journalist, lawyer, teacher, historian, politician and writer

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Lived 1857 – 1933 (aged 75). Rocha Pombo was a Brazilian journalist, lawyer, teacher, historian, politician and writer.

José Francisco da Rocha Pombo (1857–1933) was a Brazilian journalist, professor, poet, lawyer, and historian. He born in Morretes, the son of Manuel Francisco Pombo and Angélica da Rocha. He studied law at UFRJ and began his career in journalism. An ardent abolitionist and republican, he founded the journal O Povo, in whose pages he ran campaigns for both causes.

He was elected provincial deputy for the Liberal Party in 1886. He moved to the Federal Capital in 1897, continuing to work as a journalist and teaching at the Colégio Pedro II and Escola Normal. In 1912, he tried to create a university in Parana, but without success.

He published numerous books, including poetry collections and works of history; the latter included a noted history of Brazil. In 1900, he was admitted as a member of the Brazilian Historical and Geographical Institute.

He was the third occupant of Chair 39 of the Brazilian Academy of Letters. Although elected in March 1933, in succession to Alberto de Faria, Pombo was very sick and did not take office. He died three months later.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Law
Positions held
State deputy of Paraná
Also known as
José Francisco da Rocha Pombo

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rocha Pombo?

Brazilian journalist, lawyer, teacher, historian, politician and writer (1857-1933)

When was Rocha Pombo born?

Rocha Pombo was born on 4 December 1857 in Morretes.

When did Rocha Pombo die?

Rocha Pombo died on 26 June 1933 in Rio de Janeiro.

What was Rocha Pombo's occupation?

Rocha Pombo was a journalist, lawyer, teacher, historian, politician and writer.

What nationality was Rocha Pombo?

Rocha Pombo was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rocha Pombo

· Wikidata: Q10363532

· DBpedia: Rocha Pombo

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