LISBON, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Portugal had a day of mourning on Wednesday for the passing of 97-year-old Eduardo Lourenço, who is considered one of the greatest writers and thinkers of Portuguese culture of all time.
Professor, philosopher and several times awarded with international distinctions, Lourenço received honors from practically all Portuguese entities related to culture, in addition to universities, cultural organizations and government entities.
