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Memorial Page for Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen
Nov 6, 1919 – Jul 2, 2004(84 years)Died in:Lisbon, Lisbon
Portuguese poet and writer
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July 2nd, 2026
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Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen (* November 6, 1919 in Porto; † July 2, 2004 in Lisbon) was a portuguese poet and writer. She was 84 years old. She was married to Francisco Sousa Tavares. She had 5 children. She studied at University of Lisbon. Her faith was Catholicism. Her awards include Camões Prize, Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry and Reina Sofía Award. She was buried at Church of Santa Engrácia.
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6 EventsBorn in Porto, Porto
1919Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry
1987Camões Prize
1999Q130852614
2000Reina Sofía Award
2003Died in Lisbon, Lisbon
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Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen. Forever remembered.