- Machado de Assis is considered one of the greatest writers in Portuguese language of all time.
- Despite being considered one of the greatest Brazilian writers of all time, he never graduated from college and barely finished his high school education. The interest for books and his several years working in public services was the factor that fueled his career.
- Born with freed slaves as ancestors, his portrait was recently changed to reflect this African heritage.
- Suffered from epilepsy ever since childhood.
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