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]

He was active in human rights causes in Brazil.[2] Austregésilo de Athayde died on September 13, 1993, in Rio de Janeiro at age 94.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "A Legacy of Human Transformation | Dialogue between Austregésilo de Athayde and Daisaku Ikeda". SGI Action for Peace. SGI Quarterly. October 2011. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "Austregésilo de Athayde and Daisaku Ikeda | Daisaku Ikeda Official Website". www.daisakuikeda.org. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
Preceded by
Brazilian Academy of Letters – Occupant of the 8th chair

1958–1993
Succeeded by
Preceded by President of the Brazilian Academy of Letters
1959–1993
Succeeded by


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