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Ricardo Palma

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Peruvian historian (1833-1919)

About Ricardo Palma

Manuel Ricardo Palma Soriano (February 7, 1833 – October 6, 1919) was a Peruvian author, scholar, librarian and politician. His magnum opus is the Tradiciones peruanas.

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Known for
Cien tradiciones peruanas, [Al Gral. San Martín, El demonio de los Andes
Born
1833-02-07
Died
1919-10-06

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