Obituary of Paulo Freire

Paulo Freire

Paulo Reglus Neves Freire (born September 19, 1921 in Recife, Pernambuco) was an academic and clergy who was best known for his leading advocate of critical pedagogy and for his 1968 book, “Pedagogy of the Oppressed.” Paulo died on May 2, 1997 and his death was because of heart failure. He died at age 75.

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Paulo Freire Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Freire, Paulo
Common Name: Paulo Freire
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Recife, Brazil
Birth Date: September 19, 1921
Age: 75 (at death)
Occupations:
- Academic
- Clergy

Religion: Christian
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: Brazilian
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Magenta
Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
Favorite Actor: Jodie Foster

Paulo's Family Tree

Birth Name: Paulo Reglus Neves Freire
Father: Joaquim Temístocles Freire (1879-1934)
Mother: Edeltrudes Neves Freire (1892-1977)
Spouse/Partner:

Elza Freire (married 1944-1986, her death)
Maria Freire (married 1988-1997, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: May 02 1997 at age 75
Place: São Paulo, Brazil
Cause of Death: Heart failure

Category Tags:

Academic Clergy Brazilian Born on September 19th Born in 1921 Died in 1997 Died at age 75 Died from Heart failure

Paulo's Notable Roles:

Pedagogy of the Oppressed (1968)

Quotable Quotes:

"" Paulo Freire was an outstanding learning theorist, educator and human rights worker whose life and work generated much discussion and debate. His death leaves a vacancy in our world, but his legacy continues to be fought for and championed." (V)"

"Paulo Freire's extraordinary life and legacy continues to inspire generations with his unwavering commitment to social justice and education. (V)"

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