José María Gironella: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	José María Gironella Pous
Born	December 31, 1917 • Spain
Died	January 3, 2003 (aged 85) • Spain
Notable Works	“The Cypresses Believe in God” • “The Million Dead”

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