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Fresnillo

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Fresnillo , city (1990 pop. 75,118), Zacatecas state, N central Mexico. The city, a rail and highway junction, is the center of a rich mining area known especially for silver. It has a mining school. Agriculture (cereals, beans) and cattle raising are other important economic activities. Fresnillo was founded in 1554 by Francisco de Ibarra. Author not available, FRESNILLO. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more
Ponce, Manuel (Maria)
Ponce, Manuel (Maria) ( b Fresnillo, 1882; d Mexico City, 1948). Mexican composer. Lived in Paris 1925–33. Taught at Nat. Cons., Mexico City, 1909–15... Read more
Francisco de Ibarra
, 1539?-1575, Spanish conquistador in Mexico. In 1554, after founding Fresnillo , he headed an expedition to the N of Zacatecas. For the next 20 years he explored, founded settlements, and exploited mines in... Read more

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