Birthdate: March 12, 1898

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Santos, Brazil

Died: May 30, 1963

Rui Ribeiro Couto was a Brazilian diplomat, journalist, magistrate, poet, novelist, and short story writer. He is best remembered for his book Cabocla, which was adapted twice for television. His books have also been translated into several languages including French, Hungarian, Italian, and Swedish.