Paulo Freire
- Born
- 19 September 1921 (75 years old)
- Died
- 2 May 1997
- Place of birth
- Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
- Gender
- Male
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.
