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Chacarita Cemetery
Cementerio de la Chacarita in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is known as the National Cemetery and is the largest in Argentina. Location The cemetery is in the barrio or district of Chacarita, in the western part of Buenos Aires. Its main entrance is on Avenida Guzmán. History The cemetery owes its existence to a yellow fever epidemic in 1871, when existing cemeteries were strained beyond capacity (the upscale La Recoleta Cemetery refused to allow the burial of victims of the epidemic). Students of the College of San Carlos appropriated in the adjoining Colegiales area for this purpose, but had their facility closed by the city in 1886. The New Chacarita Cemetery began to function in 1887 and was formally designated as such in 1896. Chacarita Cemetery has designated areas for members of the Argentine artistic community, including writers, prominent composers and actors. The late Justicialist leader and former President Juan Perón was buried here until his remains were relocated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argentina
Argentina (), officially the Argentine Republic ( es, link=no, República Argentina), is a country in the southern half of South America. Argentina covers an area of , making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world. It shares the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, and is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. Argentina is a federal state subdivided into twenty-three provinces, and one autonomous city, which is the federal capital and largest city of the nation, Buenos Aires. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, and a part of Antarctica. The earliest recorded human prese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Alonso (trade Unionist)
José Alonso (February 6, 1917August 27, 1970) was an Argentine politician and trade-unionist. Early life José Alonso was born in the Montserrat section of Buenos Aires, in 1917. The son of a Spanish tailor, he dedicated himself to the same profession, and was first elected as a union delegate of the tailors in 1938. Alonso initially supported socialism and Alfredo Palacios, but balked from the Socialist Party of Argentina in his support for the populist Colonel Juan Perón, Secretary of Labor of Pedro Pablo Ramírez' military government in power since June 4, 1943. On March 23, 1943, Alonso created the SOIVA (''Sindicato de la Industria del Vestido de la Capital Federal'', Trade-Union of Clothing Industry of Capital Federal) textile trade-union to counter the influence of the communist ''Federación Obrera del Vestido'' (FOV, Workers' Federation of Clothing). Supported by Perón, the SOIVA soon became one of the strongest trade-unions of Argentina. Again, in 1945 and also wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonio Berni
Delesio Antonio Berni (14 May 1905 – 13 October 1981) was an Argentine figurative artist. He is associated with the movement known as ''Nuevo Realismo'' ("New Realism"), an Argentine extension of social realism. His work, including a series of ''Juanito Laguna'' collages depicting poverty and the effects of industrialization in Buenos Aires, has been exhibited around the world. Biography Early life Berni was born in the city of Rosario on 14 May 1905. His mother, Margarita Picco, was the Argentine daughter of Italians. His father Napoleon, an immigrant tailor from Italy, died in the first World War. In 1914 Berni became the apprentice of Catalan craftsman N. Bruxadera at the ''Buxadera and Co.'' stained glass company. He later studied painting at the ''Rosario Catalá'' Center, where he was described as a child prodigy. In 1920 seventeen of his oil paintings were exhibited at the Salon Mari. On 4 November 1923, his impressionist landscapes were praised by critics in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paquita Bernardo
Paquita Bernardo, nicknamed «La Flor de Villa Crespo» (May 1, 1900, Buenos Aires, Argentina - Ib., April 14, 1925), whose real name was Francisca Cruz Bernardo, was a tango composer and the first professional woman bandoneon player of Argentine tango. She was the daughter of the marriage of Spanish immigrants José María Bernardo born in 1860 in Almería, Andalucía and emigrated to Buenos Aires in 1887 and her mother María Jiménez, also from southern Spain and ten years younger. Paquita was born in Buenos Aires on Gorriti Street almost on the corner of Canning (whose current name is Scalabrini Ortiz). They were many brothers: Enrique (1889), Mercedes (1890), Josefina (1891), Arturo (1895), Paquita (1900), Luis (1903), Jose (1906) and María (1911). She began his primary education at a public school on Padilla Street, by which time her parents had already moved to the neighborhood of Villa Crespo al Pasaje Mangiante (later disappeared) which was located in Camargo 5691 and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nelly Beltrán
Nélida Dodó López Valverde known professionally as Nelly Beltrán (29 August 1925 – 2 December 2007) was an Argentine actress. She appeared on the radio from the age of 10 and in 85 theatrical performances, 48 films and 3 dozen television shows between 1953 and 1996. She won a Martín Fierro Award as Best Comic Actress for her television work on ''La hermana San Sulpicio''; participated in the film ''Pajarito Gómez'' which won the Best Youth Film award at the 15th Berlin International Film Festival; won a Konex Foundation Award; and was honored by the Argentina Actors Association in 2004 for her career contributions. Biography Nélida Dodó López Valverde was born on 29 August 1925 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. From a young age she took painting and acting classes. Her career began in radio because her father was a friend of Cortez Conde, who wrote the program ''Ronda policial'' for Radio Porteña. The show was looking for new talent and asked her to test for a part. She wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guillermo Battaglia
Guillermo Battaglia (December 7, 1899September 26, 1988) was a prolific Argentine film actor of the classic era of Argentine cinema. Born in Buenos Aires, he began his film career in 1937 in ''Melodías porteñas''. Battaglia starred in over 100 films between then and 1987. He was one of the most prolific supporting actors during this entire period, notably in Roberto Cossa's ''La nona'' (1979), David Lipszyc's ''Volver'' (1982), Alberto Fischerman's ''Los días de junio'' (1985), and the Best foreign film oscar-winning ''The Official Story'' in 1985. He died of a heart attack in September 1988. Personal life He was married to Argentine actress Nora Cullen. Selected filmography *''Melodías porteñas'' (1937) *''Villa Discordia'' (1938) *''La Novia de los forasteros'' (1942) *''Locos de verano'' (1942) *''Todo un hombre'' (1943) *''Safo, historia de una pasión'' (1943) .... Caudal *''His Best Student'' (1944) *''El Muerto falta à la cita'' (1944) .... Doctor Emilio Quiroga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Nación
''La Nación'' () is an Argentine daily newspaper. As the country's leading conservative newspaper, ''La Nación''s main competitor is the more liberal '' Clarín''. It is regarded as a newspaper of record for Argentina. Its motto is: "''La Nación'' will be a tribune of doctrine." It is the second most read newspaper in print, behind ''Clarín'', and the third in digital format, behind ''Infobae'' and ''Clarín''. In addition, it has an application for Android and iOS phones. The newspaper's printing plant is in the City of Buenos Aires and its newsroom is in Vicente López, Province of Buenos Aires. The newsroom also acts as a studio for the newspaper's TV channel, LN+. Overview The paper was founded on 4 January 1870 (replacing the former publication ''Nación Argentina''), by former Argentine President Bartolomé Mitre and associates. Until 1914, the managing editor was José Luis Murature, Foreign Minister of Argentina from 1914-1916. Enjoying Latin America's largest r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Lady Of Argentina
First Lady or First Gentleman of Argentina ( es, Primera dama o Primer caballero de Argentina), also known as First Lady or First Gentleman of the Argentine Nation ( es, Primera dama o Primer caballero de la Nación Argentina), is the unofficial and protocol title of the spouse of the sitting president of Argentina. Role The first lady or first gentleman is not an elected position, carries no official duties and brings no salary. Nonetheless, he or she participates in humanitarian and charitable work. Furthermore, many have taken an active role in campaigning for the president with whom they are associated. Some facts about the first ladies and gentlemen of Argentina: * Juana del Pino y Vera Mujica, whom born in Uruguay and Regina Pacini, whom born in Portugal are the only two First Ladies of Argentina who were born in a foreign country. *Eva Perón (1919–1952), First Lady from 1946 until her death, was the most important and influential First Lady, known for her work in m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
María Lorenza Barreneche
María Lorenza Barreneche Iriarte (July 3, 1926 – January 5, 2016) was an Argentine public figure and wife of the late President Raúl Alfonsín. She held the position of First Lady of Argentina from 1983 until 1989. Barreneche was born in 1926 in Chascomús, Buenos Aires Province, to Felipe Barreneche Echaide (1898-1984) and María Lorenza Iriarte Hospital (1898-1989). She was of Basque descent. She met her husband, Raúl Alfonsín, a law student who was also born in Chascomús, at a masquerade ball during the 1940s. The couple, who married in 1949, had six children: Raúl Felipe (b. 1949), Ana María (b. 1950), Ricardo (b. 1952), Marcela (b. 1953), María Inés (b. 1954), and Javier Ignacio (b. 1956). Barreneche, who disliked politics, focused on raising their children during her husband's political career. Former President Raúl Alfonsín died on March 31, 2009. Barreneche Iriarte was unable to attend his state funeral due to her own poor health. Barreneche had suffered fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emin Arslan
Emin Arslan (13 July 1868 – 9 January 1943) was a Lebanese author, journalist, editor and consul. He was the Consul General of the Ottoman Empire in Bordeaux, Brussels, Paris and Buenos Aires. He authored books and articles in Arabic, Spanish and French. He initially supported the ideas of the Young Turks, who favoured a reform so as to restore the Ottoman constitution of 1876 and the parliament and grant rights to all the individuals and nations of the Empire. In 1914, while at office as Ottoman Consul General in Buenos Aires, he broke with the Young Turks government due to its alliance with the German Empire and its entrance in World War I, which Arslan harshly criticized. He denounced the extermination of Armenians from the review he founded and edited, La Nota, in August 1915. During his stay in Europe he had also condemned the Hamidian massacres from the French press. After the war Arslan initially supported a provisional Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon. As the Man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirta Arlt
Electra Mirta Arlt (25 January 1923 - 12 November 2014)Laura Ventura (25 November 2014). "Mirta Arlt: profesora y custodia de la obra de su padre, autor de Los siete locos". ''La Nación''. was an Argentine writer, translator, professor and researcher specializing in theater. She was the daughter of the writer, Roberto Arlt.Daniela Sposito. «"Lo importante de mi padre es su obra"». La Mañana de Córdoba. Early life and education Mirta Arlt was born in Córdoba, the daughter of Roberto Arlt and Carmen Antinucci. She married twice, first at the age of 15, and again at the age of 18. She completed her studies at National University of Córdoba in 1949, becoming a Professor of Language and Literature. Career Arlt taught in several national universities, including University of Buenos Aires and National University of Lomas de Zamora.''Mirta Arlt''. Fundación Konex. She wrote numerous papers and books, including the novel ''El sobreviviente'', in 1973, for which she was honored. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel Argerich
Manuel Gregorio Argerich or Manuel Argerich (1835–1871) was an Argentine philosopher, author, lawyer, politician, mathematician and medical doctor. Personal life Manuel Gregorio Argerich was born in Buenos Aires in 1835. His brother, Juan Antonio, was born in 1840 and was, like Manuel, a key figure during the cholera and yellow fever epidemics. He helped organize the commission to organize a plan to manage the epidemic with José Roque Pérez. He was a professor of surgery and director of an orphan's home. They were descendants of Dr. Cosme Argerich. Argerich married and had children. José Manuel Estrada, a friend and writer said of his home life: "He requested his family to act as a clear and transparent sky, under which to calm his violent temper; he loved his young wife passionately, the only person under whose refuge he found peace and a tranquil candor - the soft love and holy happiness that his troubled soul needed. His love for his children was intense, incorporating ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
