Austregésilo de Athayde
Brazilian writer and journalist (1898–1993)
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Austregésilo de Athayde (September 25, 1898 – September 13, 1993) was a born in Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brazil. His career includes being invited by Assis Chateaubriand to work at a top position at the Diários Associados. Later he became an emblematic figure for the Academia Brasileira de Letras as he served as President of the organization for 34 years.[1]
BornSeptember 25, 1898
DiedSeptember 13, 1993 (aged 94)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OccupationsWriter, journalist
OrganizationBrazilian Academy of Letters
Austregésilo de Athayde | |
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The bust of Austregésilo de Athayde | |
| Born | September 25, 1898 |
| Died | September 13, 1993 (aged 94) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Occupations | Writer, journalist |
| Organization | Brazilian Academy of Letters |
| Title | Occupant of the 8th Chair |
| Term | 1958–1993 |
| Predecessor | Oliveira Viana |
| Successor | Antônio Calado |
He was active in human rights causes in Brazil. Austregésilo de Athayde died on September 13, 1993, in Rio de Janeiro at age 94.[2]
