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Martín Colombo
Rubens Martín Colombo Rivero (; born 12 April 1985 in Mercedes, Uruguay, Mercedes, Soriano Department, Soriano) is an Uruguayan Association football, footballer who plays as a Striker (association football), striker. Notes External linksMartín Colombo at playmakerstats.com (English version of ceroacero.es) * 1985 births Living people People from Mercedes, Uruguay Footballers from Soriano Department Uruguayan men's footballers Men's association football forwards Sportivo Cerrito players Club Atlético River Plate (Montevideo) players Expatriate men's footballers in China China League One players ASD Città di Marino Calcio players ASD AVC Vogherese 1919 players {{Uruguay-footy-forward-1980s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercedes, Uruguay
Mercedes () is the capital and largest city of the department of Soriano in Uruguay. According to the census 2011, it is the tenth most populated city of the country. Mercedes is an important centre of tourism, commerce and a commercial port. Its main industries are based on agriculture, dairy products, paper manufacturing and industrial activities. Its '' rambla'' (riverside promenade) is one of the widest in the country. Location The city is located on the junction of Route 2 with Route 14, and is situated on the south bank of the Río Negro. Also Route 21 from Colonia del Sacramento of Colonia Department terminates in this city. History Mercedes was founded in 1788 by the priest Manuel Antonio de Castro y Careaga with the name of ''Capilla Nueva de las Mercedes''. It had acquired the status of "Villa" (town) before the Independence of Uruguay. On 6 July 1857, its status was elevated to "Ciudad" (city) and it was designated as capital of Soriano, one of the nine original dep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |