Viriato Corrêa

Writing

Biography

Manuel Viriato Correia Baima do Lago Filho, or simply Viriato Correia (Pirapemas, January 23, 1884 - Rio de Janeiro, April 10, 1967) was a Brazilian journalist, writer, playwright, theatergoer and politician. Correia completed a law course in Rio de Janeiro in 1907, but he worked little as a lawyer. Viriato excelled in literature, journalism and political career. Through Medeiros e Albuquerque, he got a job at Gazeta de Notícias. He contributed, over the years, to several newspapers, such as Jornal do Brasil, Correio da Manhã, as well as magazines such as A Noite Ilustrada and O Tico-Tico. He was also the founder of two newspapers, Fafazinho and A Rua. Viriato Correia was a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, being the third occupant of chair 32. (Wikipedia)

Personal Info

• Known For Writing
• Gender Male
• Birthday January 23, 1884 (83 years old)
• Died April 10, 1967
• Place of Birth Pirapemas, Maranhão, Brazil