Millôr Fernandes
Brazilian writer (1923–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Millôr Fernandes (August 16, 1923[1] – March 27, 2012) was a Brazilian writer, journalist, cartoonist, humorist and playwright.[2] Born Milton Viola Fernandes, his birth was registered on May 27, 1924; the handwriting on his birth certificate rendered the name "Millôr", which he adopted as his official name.[3]
Millôr Fernandes | |
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Born | (1923-08-16)August 16, 1923 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Died | March 27, 2012(2012-03-27) (aged 88) Rio de Janeiro |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Genre | Humor |
He was born in Rio de Janeiro, and started his journalistic career in 1938, publishing in several Brazilian magazines, such as O Cruzeiro and A Cigarra[1] Millor was known by his ironic humor, and was the author of thousands of satirical aphorisms.[4][5]
In 1956, Millôr shared with Saul Steinberg the first prize at the Buenos Aires International Caricature Exhibition, and in 1957 he had a one-man exhibition in Rio de Janeiro's Museum of Modern Art.[1]
Together with Jaguar, Ziraldo and others, he founded in 1969 the groundbreaking satirical newspaper O Pasquim.[1]
Millôr wrote a number of successful plays, and has also translated classics such as Shakespeare.[1]
He died on March 27, 2012, in Rio de Janeiro, due to complications after a stroke. He was 88 years old.[6][7]