Antônio Houaiss
Antônio Houaiss was a prominent Brazilian lexicographer and translator who contributed to the cultural and literary discourse in Brazil, known for his association with fellow writers like Ignácio de Loyola Brandão during challenging political times.
Born on Apr 15, 1915 (111 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 174,855 | $1,500,000 | 1,243$ |
| Totals | 1 | 211,049,527 | 174,855 | $1,500,000 | 1,243$ |
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Brazil:
Antonio Houaiss estimated that the Portuguese vocabulary expanded significantly from the 16th to the 20th century.
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Brazil:
Antonio Houaiss was a friend of Edgard Telles Ribeiro's father and an ex-member of the ABL.
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Liechtenstein:
Antonio Houaiss served as a juror in the Unibanco-sponsored short story contest.
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Liechtenstein:
Antônio Houaiss was a linguist and writer who participated in the literary resistance against the dictatorship.
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