Juan Zorrilla de San Martín: Quick Facts

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Born	December 28, 1855 • Montevideo • Uruguay
Died	November 3, 1931 (aged 75) • Montevideo • Uruguay
Notable Works	“Notas de un himno” • “Tabaré”

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