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San Isidro
San Isidro, Argentina, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Philippines, USA Argentina: developed round the chapel of San Isidro Labrador, after which it was named in 1816, which had been erected in 1706 and dedicated to St Isidore the Farmer (c.1080–1130), the patron saint of Madrid.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "San Isidro." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "San Isidro." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-SanIsidro.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "San Isidro." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-SanIsidro.html |
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San Isidro
San Isidro , city (1991 pop. 299,022), Buenos Aires prov., E Argentina. It is a district administrative center in the Greater Buenos Aires area. San Isidro grew around a chapel built in 1706. The city is known for its cathedral and historical museums. It has light industry. |
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"San Isidro." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "San Isidro." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-SanIsidr.html "San Isidro." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-SanIsidr.html |
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