Vinícius de Moraes Vinícius de Moraes in Paris, 1970. Born Marcus Vinicius da Cruz e Mello Moraes (1913-10-19)19 October 1913 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Died 9 July 1980(1980-07-09) (aged 66) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Pen name "O Poetinha" Occupation Poet Lyricist Essayist Playwright Diplomat Nationality Brazilian Alma mater Rio de Janeiro State University Literary movement Modernism