Pío Baroja: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Pío Baroja
Born	December 28, 1872 • Spain
Died	October 30, 1956 (aged 83) • Madrid • Spain
Notable Works	“Memorias de un hombre de acción” • “The Struggle for Life” • “The Tree of Knowledge” • “Zalacaín el aventurero”

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