Luís de Camões

Luís de Camões was born to Simão Vaz de Camões and Ana de Sá in Lisbon, Portugal.

Camões begins his formal education, likely studying Latin, Greek, and the classics, which would later influence his work.

Camões enrolls at the University of Coimbra, a center of learning and intellectual activity in Portugal.

Camões returns to Lisbon after completing his studies, where he begins to frequent the literary and social circles of the capital.

Camões gains recognition as a court poet, writing sonnets and other works that earn him favor among the nobility.

Camões falls in love with Caterina de Ataíde, a noblewoman, and their relationship inspires many of his love sonnets.

Camões joins the Portuguese military and is sent to North Africa, where he participates in campaigns and loses his right eye in battle.

After his military service, Camões returns to Lisbon, where he continues to write and becomes involved in various legal disputes.

Camões begins work on his epic poem 'Os Lusíadas,' which celebrates Portuguese explorations during the Age of Discovery.

Camões travels to India as a soldier and civil servant, living in Goa and Macau. He continues to write and refine 'Os Lusíadas' during this period.

Camões returns to Lisbon after nearly a decade in Asia, bringing with him the completed manuscript of 'Os Lusíadas.'

'Os Lusíadas' is published, earning Camões national and international acclaim as one of Portugal's greatest poets.

King Sebastian of Portugal grants Camões a royal pension, recognizing his contributions to Portuguese literature and culture.

Camões falls seriously ill, suffering from financial difficulties and the effects of his adventurous life.

Luís de Camões dies in Lisbon, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most significant figures in Portuguese literature.