Almafuerte b. May 13, 1854 d. February 28, 1917 Famed poet. Born Pedro Bonifacio Palacios, he was a humble teacher, despite his intelectual production, he lived and died poor. He wrote two books: "Lamentaciones," and "Almafuerte y la Guerra de 1914." (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de la Plata, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
Ameghino, Florentino b. September 18, 1854 d. August 6, 1911 Famed naturalist, paleontologist and anthropologist. During his career he made significant contributions to the field of vertebrate paleontology. He named an unprecedent number of new and extinct species. He also wrote a number of books about his findings. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de la Plata, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
Balbín, Ricardo b. July 29, 1904 d. September 9, 1981 Politician and lawyer. Probably the most influential leader of the Radical Party during the 20th Century. He was elected several times as Representative and Senator. He also run twice for the Argentine Presidency. Well remembered for his opposition against Juan Domingo Perón. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de la Plata, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
Puig, Manuel b. December 28, 1932 d. July 22, 1990 Argentinian Writer. He left Argentina after receiving threats and because of the censorship, and established in Brasil and finally in Mexico. He was best know for his book "El Beso de la Mujer Araña" (The Kiss of Spider Woman), adapted to the cinema in 1985 for Hector Babenco, where he talk about his homosexuality. Others books are: "La Traición de Rita Hayworth" (Betrayed by Rita Hayworth), "Boquitas Pintadas" (Hearbreak Tango), "The Buenos Aires Affair," "Maldición Eterna a Quién Lea estas Pá...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni) Cementerio de la Plata, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
b. May 13, 1854 d. February 28, 1917