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Francisco Pizarro
Francisco Pizarro , c.1476-1541, Spanish conquistador, conqueror of Peru. Born in Trujillo, he was an illegitimate son of a Spanish gentleman and as a child was an illiterate swineherd. Pizzaro accompanied Ojeda to Colombia in 1510 and was with Balboa when he discovered the Pacific. Hearing of the... Read more |
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Granada (Spain)
Granada a city in Andalusia in southern Spain. Founded in the 8th century, it became the capital of the Moorish kingdom of Granada in 1238, and was the last Moorish stronghold to fall in the reconquest of Spain in 1492. It is the site of the Alhambra palace.... Read more |
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Diego de Almagro
Diego de Almagro , c.1475-1538, Spanish conquistador, a leader in the conquest of Peru. A partner of Francisco Pizarro , he took part in the first (1524) and second (1526-28) expeditions and in the bloody subjugation of the Incas after 1532. He aided (1534) Benalcázar in thwarting Pedro de... Read more |
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Miguel de Cervantes
M IGUELD EC ERVANTES Born: c. 1547 Alcalá de Henares, Spain Died: April 23, 1616 Madrid, Spain Spanish author and novelist Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes is one of the greatest novelists of the Spanish language. His... Read more |
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Joan Miro
J OANM IRÓ Born: April 20, 1893 Montroig, Spain Died: December 25, 1983 Palma de Majorca, Spain Spanish painter The Spanish painter Joan Miró was one of the first surrealists (artists who created art that emphasized fantastic imagery... Read more |
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Cristobal de Castillejo
Spanish-American War (1898) A conflict between the U.S. and Spain triggered by Cuban patriot José Martí's attempt to achieve Cuban independence from Spain. The Spanish government tried to suppress the insurgent forces (also led by Máximo Gómez and Antonio Maceo), including... Read more |
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Arcos de la Frontera
Arcos de la Frontera , town (1990 pop. 27,722), Cádiz prov., S Spain, in Andalusia, on a rocky hill above the Guadalete River. A Gothic church and the palace of the duke of Arcos are at the summit. Wine and olive oil are produced. The Moors were driven out in 1250, and it became a Christian... Read more |
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Tabacalera S.A
Tabacalera, S.A. Alcala 47E-28014 MadridSpain(1) 532 7600Fax: (1) 522-7586 State-Controlled Company Incorporated: 1887 as Compafiia Arrendataria deTabacosEmployees: 7, 300Sales: Pta 783.1 billion (1994)Stock Exchanges: Madrid Tabacalera, S.A., is one of Spain Read more |
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Las Palmas
Las Palmas , city (1990 pop. 373,846), capital of Las Palmas prov., Spain, on Grand Canary. The harbor nearby, at Puerto de la Luz, is the chief port of the Canary Islands and the busiest in Spain. Industries include fishing, fish processing, and tourism. The city was founded in 1478; still standing... Read more |
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