Juan Valera y Alcalá Galiano: Quick Facts

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Born	October 18, 1824 • Cabra • Spain
Died	April 18, 1905 (aged 80) • Madrid • Spain
Notable Works	“Daphnis and Chloe” • “Faust” • “Pepita Jiménez”

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