Luís de Camões: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As Luís Vaz de Camões • Luis Vaz de Camoëns • Luis Vaz de Camoens
Born c.1524 or c.1525 • LisbonPortugal
Died June 10, 1580 • LisbonPortugal
Notable Works “The Lusiads”

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