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16th-century Portuguese writers

  • Fernão Mendes PintoFernão Mendes Pinto was born in about 1509 within the quiet town of Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal. He emerged from a family that struggled financially or…
  • Damião de GóisOn the 2nd of February 1502, Damião de Góis entered a world that would shape his entire existence. He was born in Alenquer, Portugal, to Rui Dias de Góis and…
  • Francisco de HolandaFrancisco de Holanda entered the world in Lisbon, Portugal, during the year 1517. His father, António de Holanda, worked as a royal illuminator for the…
  • João de CastroD. João de Castro was born on the 27th of February 1500 to Álvaro de Castro, the civil governor of Lisbon. As the second son in his family, he was originally…
  • Pedro NunesPedro Nunes entered the world in 1502 within the town of Alcácer do Sal. This coastal settlement in Portugal would become his birthplace and early home.