João da Cruz e Sousa
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João da Cruz e Sousa (24 November 1861 – 19 March 1898), also referred to simply as Cruz e Sousa, was a Brazilian poet and journalist, famous for being one of the first Brazilian Symbolist poets. A descendant of African slaves, he has received the epithets of "Black Dante" and "Black Swan".
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João da Cruz e Sousa | |
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Born | (1861-11-24)November 24, 1861 |
Died | March 19, 1898(1898-03-19) (aged 36) Antônio Carlos, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Occupation(s) | Poet, journalist |
Notable work | Broquéis, Faróis, Missal |
Spouse | Gavita Gonçalves |
Parent(s) | Guilherme da Cruz Carolina Eva da Conceição |
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He is the patron of the 15th chair of the Academia Catarinense de Letras.