About
Historian and writer who published the first Portuguese historical novel, Eurico the Presbyter, in 1844. His other works of historical fiction include The Monastic and The Fool.
Before Fame
He established a publication called Panorama in 1837. While working as a librarian, he published his first poetry collection, A Voz de Propheta.
Trivia
He wrote novels with the goal of creating a history lesson for his readers.
Family Life
He married Mariana Herminia de Meirain 1866. The couple had no children.
Associated With
He and Frederick Jackson Turner were fellow historians.
