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Also Known As Mario Orlando Hamlet Hardy Brenno Beneditti Farugia
Born September 14, 1920 • Uruguay
Died May 17, 2009 (aged 88) • Montevideo • Uruguay
Notable Works “El cumpleaños de Juan Ángel” • “Montevideanos” • “The Truce”
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