Vinicius de Moraes
- Born
- 19 October 1913 (66 years old)
- Died
- 9 July 1980
- Place of birth
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Gender
- Male
(October 19, 1913 – July 9, 1980), also known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha ("The little poet"), was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist, and playwright who later became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music and literature. He served as a diplomat; composed his own bossa nova music; and as an interpreter of his own lyrics, recorded several albums.
