Miguel Torga
Portuguese writer (1907-1995)
1907 — 1995
Quick Facts
Profession
Portuguese writer (1907-1995)
Born
August 12, 1907
Died
1995 (age ~88)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, physician, poet
PortugalBorn in São Martinho de AntaDied in Coimbra
1907
Born in São Martinho de Anta (1907-08-12)
1989
AwardCamões Prize
1994
AwardCommandeur des Arts et des Lettres
1995
Died in Coimbra
About
Miguel Torga, pseudonym of Adolfo Correia da Rocha, is considered one of the greatest Portuguese writers of the 20th century. He wrote poetry, short stories, a genre in which he is accounted a master, theater and a 16 volume diary, written from 1932 to 1993.
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Who is Miguel Torga?+
Miguel Torga, pseudonym of Adolfo Correia da Rocha, is considered one of the greatest Portuguese writers of the 20th century. He wrote poetry, short stories, a genre in which he is accounted a master, theater and a 16 volume diary, written from 1932 to 1993.
What does the name Miguel mean?+
The name Miguel means "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Miguel Torga born?+
Miguel Torga was born on August 12, 1907.
When did Miguel Torga die?+
Miguel Torga died in 1995, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.
The name Miguel is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Miguel — August 12, 1907
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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