Rachel de Queiroz: Quick Facts

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Born	November 17, 1910 • Fortaleza • Brazil • (Birthday in 4 days)
Died	November 4, 2003 (aged 92) • Rio de Janeiro • Brazil
Notable Works	“A Beata Maria do Egito” • “João Miguel” • “Lampião” • “O galo de ouro” • “The Three Marias”
Movement / Style	Northeastern school

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