Fernando Pessoa
Portuguese poet, writer, and philosopher (1888–1935)
1888 — 1935
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Profession
Portuguese poet, writer, and philosopher (1888–1935)
Born
June 13, 1888
Died
1935 (age ~47)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, prose writer
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in LisbonDied in Lisbon
1888
Born in Lisbon (1888-06-13)
1935
Died in Lisbon
About
Fernando António Nogueira de Seabra Pessoa was a Portuguese poet, writer, literary critic, translator, and publisher. He has been described as one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest poets in the Portuguese language. He also wrote in and translated from English and French.
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Who is Fernando Pessoa?+
Fernando António Nogueira de Seabra Pessoa was a Portuguese poet, writer, literary critic, translator, and publisher. He has been described as one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest poets in the Portuguese language. He also wrote in and translated fr
What does the name Fernando mean?+
The name Fernando means "A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Fernando Pessoa born?+
Fernando Pessoa was born on June 13, 1888.
When did Fernando Pessoa die?+
Fernando Pessoa died in 1935, at approximately 47 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).
The name Fernando is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Fernando — June 13, 1888
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Guestbook
Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
Legend.
— anon
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