Camilo Castelo Branco
19th-century Portuguese writer (1825–1890)
1825 — 1890
Quick Facts
Profession
19th-century Portuguese writer (1825–1890)
Born
March 16, 1825
Died
1890 (age ~65)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, playwright
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in LisbonDied in Seide
1825
Born in Lisbon (1825-03-16)
1890
Died in Seide
About
Camilo Castelo Branco, 1st Viscount of Correia Botelho, was a prolific Portuguese writer of the 19th century, having produced over 260 books. His writing is considered original in that it combines the dramatic and sentimental spirit of Romanticism with a highly personal combination of sarcasm, bitterness and dark humour. He is also celebrated for his peculiar wit and anecdotal character, as well as for his turbulent life.
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Who is Camilo Castelo Branco?+
Camilo Castelo Branco, 1st Viscount of Correia Botelho, was a prolific Portuguese writer of the 19th century, having produced over 260 books. His writing is considered original in that it combines the dramatic and sentimental spirit of Romanticism with a highly personal combination of sarcasm, bitte
What does the name Camilo mean?+
The name Camilo means "a male given name from Latin". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Camilo Castelo Branco born?+
Camilo Castelo Branco was born on March 16, 1825.
When did Camilo Castelo Branco die?+
Camilo Castelo Branco died in 1890, at approximately 65 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Latin
The name Camilo is of Spanish origin, meaning "a male given name from Latin". It is traditionally a male name.
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Camilo — March 16, 1825
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
The world is a little different because you existed.
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You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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