Paulo Freire

Paulo Freire

Born

September 19, 1921

Died

May 2, 1997 (75 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

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.