Cortines, Júlia (1868–1948)

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Cortines, Júlia (1868–1948)

Brazilian poet. Name variations: Julia Cortines. Born Júlia Cortines Laxe in 1868; died 1948; grew up in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro; never married.

Became a teacher at 12; traveled in Europe and published weekly column about travels in the newspaper, O País; writings include Versos (1894).

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