Fernando Maurício

Musical Artist

1933 – 2003

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Who was Fernando Maurício?

Fernando Maurício was a Portuguese singer and fadista.

At an early age he already showed great skill and needed special permission to sing as a professional at that age. He sang regularly for three years taking a break soon after and returning later to conclude his career.

He helped bringing fado to television in the late 1960s, receiving various awards, one of those given by the Portuguese president.

He died of a heart attack, aged 69, in hospital.

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Born
Nov 21, 1933
Also known as
  • Fernando Mauricio
  • Mauricio, Fernando
  • Fernado Maurício
  • Maurício, Fernado
  • F. Mauricio
Nationality
  • Portugal
Died
Jul 15, 2003

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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