Birth: 1491-06-28
, Palácio de Placentia
Death: 1547-01-28
, Palácio de Whitehall
Henrique Guerra was a Portuguese poet whose work is part of the literary context of the 20th century. He stood out for his lyrical and reflective approach to universal themes, using careful language and a style that dialogues with Portuguese poetic tradition, but with a touch of modernity. His poetry is marked by introspection and the exploration of the human condition, addressing love, solitude, and the ephemerality of life with sensitivity and depth.