

Portuguese writer (1938-2020)
Maria Velho da Costa (* 26. June 1938 in Lisbon; † 23. May 2020 in Lisbon) was a portuguese writer. She was 81 years old. She studied at University of Lisbon. She worked at Ministry of Culture of Portugal and University of London. She received 8 awards, including Camões Prize, Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry.