Basílio da Gama
Basílio da Gama | |
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A drawing of Basílio da Gama | |
| Born | José Basílio da Gama 10 April 1740 |
| Died | 31 July 1795 (aged 55) |
| Pen name | Termindo Sipílio |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Literary movement | Neoclassicism |
| Notable works | O Uraguai |
José Basílio da Gama (April 10, 1740 – July 31, 1795) was a colonial Brazilian poet and member of the Society of Jesus, famous for the epic poem O Uraguai. He wrote under the pen name Termindo Sipílio.
He is patron of the 4th chair of the Brazilian Academy of Letters.