Baltasar Lopes da Silva
Baltasar Lopes da Silva was a prominent Cape Verdean poet, novelist, and educator, born in 1907 and passing away in 1989. He is celebrated as one of the leading figures in Cape Verdean literature and is known for his contributions to the development of the Creole language and culture. His work often reflected the social and political issues faced by his country, particularly during the colonial period. Lopes da Silva's literary legacy continues to inspire discussions about identity, education, and cultural heritage in Cape Verde.
Born on Jan 01, 1907 (119 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Cabo Verde | 2 | 8.50 | 0.58% | +0% | 555,987 | 3,251 | $2,100 | 12$ |
| Totals | 2 | 555,987 | 3,251 | $2,100 | 12$ |
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Cabo Verde:
Baltasar Lopes provided intellectual coherence to the group, articulating literary creation and social thought.
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Cabo Verde:
Celebrating the 120th anniversary of Baltasar Lopes da Silva's birth is a recognition of the intellectual who coherently structured the idea of Cabo Verdean plurality, criticism, and modernity.
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Cabo Verde:
Baltasar Lopes da Silva is referenced by Adilson Valadares as an influential figure in Cabo Verde.
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Cabo Verde:
He is one of the writers included in the biographies in the book.
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Cabo Verde:
Baltasar Lopes da Silva has previously criticized the linguistic and phonological inadequacies of the structures proposed in the manual.
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Cabo Verde:
Baltasar Lopes da Silva is honored as a professor and writer.
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