Fernando Pessoa
Fernando Pessoa was a Portuguese poet, writer, and literary critic, recognized for his unique use of heteronyms, each with distinct biographies and writing styles. His profound and often enigmatic poetry has cemented his status as one of the greatest literary figures of the 20th century.
Born on Jun 13, 1888 (137 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 2 | 7.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 12,842 | $240,000 | 302$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 126,604 | $1,500,000 | 900$ |
| Totals | 3 | 221,246,236 | 139,446 | $1,740,000 | 1,202$ |
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Recent Mentions
Brazil:
Fernando Pessoa was a Portuguese poet referenced by José Saramago in discussions about language and identity.
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Portugal:
Documents of Fernando Pessoa were found after the poet's death and are among the treasures of the BNP.
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Portugal:
The solar power project is named after Fernando Pessoa, a significant figure in Portuguese literature.
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Portugal:
Fernando Pessoa inspires the creation of the Ocubo workshop, which combines music, light, and poetry.
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Portugal:
Fernando Pessoa is a celebrated poet whose works were extensively studied by Teresa Rita Lopes.
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Portugal:
Carlos Abreu Amorim referenced Fernando Pessoa to emphasize the government's readiness to create the future.
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Liechtenstein:
Fernando Pessoa is a renowned Portuguese writer whose love letters to Ofélia Queiroz reveal a more playful and youthful side of his personality.
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Portugal:
Fernando Pessoa appears as a ghost in the story of Ricardo Reis.
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Luxembourg:
Fernando Pessoa's multifaceted work is adapted by Robert Wilson for the stage.
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France:
Fernando Pessoa invented fictional authors with their own biographies and works.
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