Who is the Portuguese shakespeare?
Luís de Camões
1524 or 1525 – 10 June 1580) is considered Portugal’s and the Portuguese language’s greatest poet. His mastery of verse has been compared to that of Shakespeare, Vondel, Homer, Virgil and Dante….
| Luís de Camões | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Poet |
| Alma mater | University of Coimbra |
| Period | Portuguese Renaissance |
| Genre | Epic poetry |
How did Camoes lose his eye?
He was blinded in one eye during a skirmish with Moors somewhere along the North African coast, a detail that adds to his mystique in later portraits. Camoes returned to Lisbon around 1551 and soon tangled with trouble again, this time landing in prison for injuring a royal officer during a street fight.
When was Camoes born?
1524
It is supposed that Camões was born in Lisbon around 1524 or 1525, when Portuguese expansion in the East was at its peak.
Where are Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões entombed?
the Jerónimos Monastery
In 1880 the remains of Vasco da Gama and the poet, Luís de Camões, were transferred to the Jerónimos Monastery. Their tombs, made by the sculptor Costa Mota are now in the lower choir of the Monastery’s church.
What is the Bay of Portugal?
Bay of Angra
| Bay of Angra | |
|---|---|
| Ocean/sea sources | Atlantic Ocean |
| Basin countries | Portugal |
| Average depth | 40 metres (130 ft) |
| Islands | Terceira |
Why do we celebrate Portugal Day?
It is one of the public holidays in Portugal and celebrated by Portuguese people throughout the world. It commemorates the death on 10 June 1580 of Luís de Camões, a poet and national literary icon.
What nationality was the 16th century poet and soldier camoens?
Camoes, Luis Vaz de (1524–1580) Probably the best-known Portuguese poet and dramatist, author of Os Lusiades (The Lusiades ), the national epic of Portugal. Camoes was born in Lisbon to an adventurer, Simao Vaz de Camoes, a member of the poor gentry.
Where was Luis de Camoes born?
Lisbon, Portugal
Luís de Camões/Place of birth
How deep is the Bay of Portugal?
| Bay of Angra | |
|---|---|
| Ocean/sea sources | Atlantic Ocean |
| Basin countries | Portugal |
| Average depth | 40 metres (130 ft) |
| Islands | Terceira |
What is celebrated on Portugal Day?
June 10th
When is Portugal Day? Portugal Day, officially known as Dia de Camões, de Portugal e das Comunidades Portuguesas (‘Day of Camões, Portugal, and the Portuguese Communities’), commemorates the death of Luís de Camões on June 10th 1580. It is Portugal’s National Day.