Francisco Borja da Costa
East Timorese poet, writer of the national anthem (1946–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francisco Borja da Costa (October 14, 1946 – December 8, 1975)[1] was an East Timorese poet and the writer of "Pátria", the national anthem of East Timor.
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Francisco Borja da Costa | |
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Born | (1946-10-14)October 14, 1946 |
Died | December 8, 1975(1975-12-08) (aged 29) |
Cause of death | Invasion by Indonesia |
Nationality | East Timorese |
Occupation | Poet |
Notable work | "Pátria" and "Um Minuto de Silêncio" |
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