Evaristo da Veiga, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Evaristo da Veiga

Brazilian journalist and politician

Date of Birth: 08-Oct-1799

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Date of Death: 12-May-1837

Profession: writer, poet, politician, journalist

Nationality: Brazil

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Evaristo da Veiga

  • Evaristo Ferreira da Veiga e Barros (October 8, 1799 – May 12, 1837) was a Brazilian poet, journalist, politician and bookseller.
  • Da Veiga founded one of the first Brazilian newspapers, A Aurora Fluminense, in 1827, during the reign of Emperor Pedro I.
  • He was also federal deputy and senator for Minas Gerais.
  • Da Veiga composed poems including the lyrics for the Hino da Independência and is the patron of the tenth seat of the Brazilian Academy of Letters.

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