Pedro António Correia Garção: Quick Facts

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Born	April 29, 1724 • Lisbon • Portugal
Died	November 10, 1772 (aged 48) • Lisbon • Portugal
Notable Works	“Assembléia ou Partida” • “Teatro Novo”
Movement / Style	Neoclassical art

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English poet

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Catulle Mendès

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Dutch poet

Sir J. C. Squire

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Jean de La Taille

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Gil Vicente

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Manuel Ferreira

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Dinis, detail of a watercolour by Alfredo Roque Gameiro, 19th century

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José Agostinho de Macedo

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