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José Pessoa Cavalcanti de Albuquerque
AuthorBooks · Second hand1885-1959
José Pessoa Cavalcanti de Albuquerque was a military officer, who became a marshal in the Brazilian Army. Son of Cândido Albuquerque and Maria Albuquerque, he was the nephew of Epitácio Pessoa, and brother of João Pessoa, the Governor of Northern State of Paraíba. He was one of the officers sent on a preparatory mission to Europe by the Brazilian Army during the World War I against the Central Powers. In his subsequent career he had a strong influence on the reform and update of some Brazilian Army branches and institutions. To honor him, the 12th Cavalry Regiment of the Brazilian Army adopted his name.
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Birth
1885
Death
1959
First book
1949
Years writing
77
José Pessoa Cavalcanti de Albuquerque was a prominent Brazilian military officer born in Paraíba.
Despite his military career, he is well-known for his literary work focused on the world of gastronomy.
His bibliography includes a total of 15 works dedicated to the art of pastry making.
Among his writings, the book Macarons stands out as a reference for dessert lovers.
His texts masterfully explore topics such as chocolate, creams, and the preparation of the classic crème brûlée.