Leopoldo da Gama | |
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| Born | Leopoldo Copriano Gama c. 1843 |
| Died | 27 April 1929 (aged 85–86) Penha de França, Goa, Portuguese India, Portuguese Empire |
| Other names | L.C. Gama |
| Education | Latinidade and Portuguese School |
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| Years active | 1874–1917 |
| Known for | Assertive style of argumentation in polemical writings |
| Deputy Postmaster General of Portuguese India, Goa | |
| In office 12 December 1874 – unknown | |
Leopoldo Cipriano da Gama Esq. (born Leopoldo Copriano Gama; c. 1843 – 27 April 1929) was a Goan journalist and writer who was active during the era of Portuguese India. He was one of the notable contributors in the Portuguese weekly newspaper called A Convicção. Through his articles, he skillfully conveyed his humanistic education, ensuring that the Portuguese content he presented to readers was thoughtfully organized and devoid of excessive, unprocessed facts.
In his book titled "Goa and Its Future," published in 1966, author Sarto Esteves acknowledges the individuals that made significant contributions to the field of journalism. Da Gama, Dada Vaidya Hari Vithal Desai, Liberio Pereira, and Luís de Menezes Bragança were among the respected figures who achieved prominence within the journalistic landscape.[1]
According to Sushila Sawant Mendes, a journalist associated with O Heraldo, da Gama, Menezes Bragança, António de Noronha, Pascoal Gomes, João Barreto, Minguel Caetanco Dias, Bernardo da Costa, and António Gregório de Costa played significant roles as influential figures within their community. These individuals were instrumental in upholding the liberal Portuguese legacy and exerted considerable influence over their own people.[2]