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Also Known As Luis Vaz de Camoens • Luis Vaz de Camoëns • Luís Vaz de Camões
Born c.1524 or c.1525 • Lisbon • Portugal
Died June 10, 1580 • Lisbon • Portugal
Notable Works “The Lusiads”

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António Feliciano de Castilho
António Feliciano de Castilho
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