Antônio Houaiss, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Antônio Houaiss

Brazilian lexicographer

Date of Birth: 15-Oct-1915

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Date of Death: 07-Mar-1999

Profession: politician, journalist, romanist, literary critic, linguist, lexicographer

Nationality: Brazil

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Antônio Houaiss (Brazilian Portuguese: ['wajs] or ['uajs]; October 15, 1915 – March 7, 1999) was a Brazilian lexicographer, writer and translator.