
Fernando Pessoa's Death
Born (Birthday) June 13, 1888
Death Date November 30, 1935
Age of Death 47 years
Cause of Death Cirrhosis Of The Liver
Profession Poet
The poet Fernando Pessoa died at the age of 47. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Portuguese modernist poet, author, translator and literary critic who wrote under many pseudonyms. His noteworthy works include Message and The Book of Disquiet.
He was introduced to Portuguese poetry by his step-uncle Henrique dos Santos Rosa.
Quotes
"Could it think, the heart would stop beating.
"All is worthwhile if the soul is not small.
"Wise is he who enjoys the show offered by the world.
"No intelligent idea can gain general acceptance unless some stupidity is mixed in with it.
"To choose ways of not acting was ever the concern and scruple of my life.