Paulo Freire

Known for

Acting

Gender

Male

Born

September 19, 1921

Age at death

75

Died

May 2, 1997

From

Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Paulo Reglus Neves Freire was a Brazilian educator and philosopher. He is considered one of the most notable thinkers in the history of world pedagogy, having influenced the movement called critical pedagogy. He is also the Patron of Brazilian Education.