Carlos Drummond de Andrade
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Carlos Drummond de Andrade (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkaʁluz dɾuˈmõ dʒi ɐ̃ˈdɾadʒi]) (October 31, 1902 – August 17, 1987) was a Brazilian poet and writer, considered by some as the greatest Brazilian poet of all time.[1][2]
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Drummond and the second or paternal family name is Andrade.
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Born | (1902-10-31)October 31, 1902 Itabira, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
Died | August 17, 1987(1987-08-17) (aged 84) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Occupation | Poet |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Literary movement | Modernism |
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He has become something of a national cultural symbol in Brazil, where his widely influential poem "Canção Amiga" ("Friendly Song") has been featured on the 50-cruzado novo bill.