João da Cruz e Sousa
(1861-1898)
Brazilian poet
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João da Cruz e Sousa (November 24, 1861 – March 19, 1898) was a Brazilian poet and journalist, famous for being one of the first Brazilian Symbolist poets ever. A descendant of African slaves, he has received the epithets of "Black Dante" and "Black Swan".
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João da Cruz e Sousa 24 November 1861 Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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| Died |
19 March 1898 (aged 36) Antonio Carlos, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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| Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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