José Henrique Álamo Oliveira
José Henrique Álamo Oliveira | |
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| Born | 2 May 1945 Raminho, Terceira |
| Died | 6 July 2025 (aged 80) |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, poet |
José Henrique Álamo Oliveira (2 May 1945 – 6 July 2025) was a Portuguese poet and writer.
Life and career
Oliveira was born in the parish of Raminho, on the island of Terceira, archipelago of the Azores. Having begun his studies at the Episcopal Seminary of Angra, he left the seminary without completing. He always worked in several cultural departments of the state, later retiring in 2001.[1]
His most notable works include the novel 'I don't like chocolates anymore'[2] and 'Solidão da Casa do Regalo'.[3]
On 10 June 2010, he was awarded the degree of Commander of the Order of Merit.[4]
Álamo Oliveira died on 6 July 2025, at the age of 80.[5][6]
References
- ^ Moser, Robert Henry; Tosta, Antonio Luciano de Andrade (2011). Luso-American Literature: Writings by Portuguese-speaking Authors in North America. Rutgers University Press. ISBN 978-0-8135-5057-2.
- ^ "I No Longer Like Chocolates - Interview with Alamo Oliveira". www.inolongerlikechocolates.com. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "Home". www.janaogostodechocolates.com. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ Lusa, Agência. "Morreu o escritor e poeta Álamo de Oliveira". Observador (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "Across Oceans, the Poet Who Named Us All: In memory of Álamo Oliveira, a literary icon and my friend". Filamentos (artes e letras). 6 July 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "| In Memoriam | Celebrated writer Álamo Oliveira passed away – AzoresPortuguese American Journal". Portuguese American Journal. 6 July 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025.