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About José Maria Lobo de Ávila

Birth

1817

Death

1889

Biography

Portuguese military officer, colonial administrator and politician (1817-1889)

José Maria Lobo de Ávila was a multifaceted figure who combined his career as a military officer with colonial administration and politics.

Born in Lisbon in 1817, his life spanned a significant part of the 19th century in Portugal.

Despite his institutional profile, his literary legacy is surprisingly diverse, comprising 59 published works.

Among his writings, 'Big red bus' stands out as a work that departs from his political and military duties.

His literary output covers diverse topics such as English learning materials, reference works, and children's literature.