Paulo Coelho
Brazilian lyricist and novelist
1947 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Brazilian lyricist and novelist
Born
August 24, 1947
Age
~79 years
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
actor, writer, composer
BrazilBorn in Rio de Janeiro
1947
Born in Rio de Janeiro (1947-08-24)
1999
AwardGold medal of Galicia
2005
AwardGolden Feather
2007
AwardHans Christian Andersen Literature Award
Present
Age ~79
About
Paulo Coelho de Souza is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. He has been a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters since 2002. His 1988 novel The Alchemist is an international best-seller.
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Who is Paulo Coelho?+
Paulo Coelho de Souza is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. He has been a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters since 2002. His 1988 novel The Alchemist is an international best-seller.
What does the name Paulo mean?+
The name Paulo means "dative/ablative singular of Paulus". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Paulo Coelho born?+
Paulo Coelho was born on August 24, 1947.
Name Meaning
dative/ablative singular of Paulus
The name Paulo is of Portuguese origin, meaning "dative/ablative singular of Paulus". It is traditionally a male name.
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Paulo — August 24, 1947
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
The world is a little different because you existed.
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