Achával, Roberto b. November 11, 1930 d. June 27, 1996 Tango Singer, Violinist. Born Oscar Aníbal Crudeli, he gained a national reputation in Argentina through his participation in the television show "Grandes Valores del Tango" (1969), and was the last singer of the great Aníbal Troilo´s orchestra. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Panteón SADAIC
Acuña, Carlos b. November 3, 1914 d. February 19, 1989 Tango Singer, Composer. The creator of the famed tango "La Calesita", he began his career in the 1930s. He lived in Spain for 17 years, where he obtained great success, then returned to Argentina in 1978. Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Panteón SADAIC, 1s 4 #19
Adamini, Santiago b. February 25, 1895 d. April 21, 1969 Composer. Born in Palermo, Buenos Aires, he began to compose works for the tango and poetry music with folk musicians in the 1920s. Considered one the pioneers of the early chamamé, his long list of composed songs included "Guarani" and "Look", "A Guaraní a Virgin", "Panambí", "Esquer Zelaya Guaynita of the Soul ", "Crying Heart ", " My First Love", "My heart", "My hope is lost", "On the Paraná River", "Prisoner", "May God You", "Recuerdos Corrientes", "Red Earth" and "My Paraguay" to name a...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Panteón SADAIC, 1s 3 #10
Agosti, Orlando Ramón b. August 22, 1924 d. September 6, 1997 Argentine Army General. As Brigadier General and commander of the Argentine Air Force, he was a member of the Junta that overthrew the government of Isabel Peron in 1976, along with General Jorge Videla and Admiral Eduardo Massera. In 1984 he was sentenced to prison for his role in the repression, punishment served between October 1984 and May 1989. (Bio by: Rolo) Cementerio Jardín de Paz, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
Agri, Antonio b. May 5, 1932 d. October 17, 1998 Musician, Orchestra Leader. An acclaimed violinist, between 1962 and 1976 he played in different groups created by composer Astor Piazzolla. He alternated successfully between tango and classical music, and he is well remembered for his performances with the Colon Theatre Orchestra of Buenos Aires, Argentina and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of London, England. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio Parque Glorian, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
Alberti, Aida b. November 13, 1915 d. April 18, 2006 Actress. She was one the most popular Argentine actress in the beginnings of talking motion pictures. Best remembered for her characteristic roles of shy and innocent young lady, she appeared in twenty six films, including "El Cura Gaucho," "La Cumparsita," and "La Novia de los Forasteros." (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Panteón de Actores
Alcántara, Celia b. 1921 d. May 27, 2005 Television Screenwriter. She wrote the scripts for over 100 Argentine soap operas for radio and television, among them the series "Rosa de Lejos," "Simplemente María," "Muchacha Italiana viene a Casarse," and "Rafael Heredia, Gitano." Cementerio de la Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
Alcorta, José Figueroa b. November 20, 1860 d. December 27, 1931 Argentina President. Born in Córdoba, Argentina, he was lawyer when he began his political career being elected a Congress Representative for Córdoba and became the Provincial Governor in 1895. In 1898, he was elected to the Argentina Congress as a Senator, serving until 1903. In 1904, he became Vice President of Argentina and he succeeded President Manuel Quintana, as President in 1906. He served in office until 1910 and was the only Argentine President to date to have presided in the three...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Cementerio de la Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
Alessio, Enrique Carmelo b. January 8, 1918 d. September 8, 2000 Musician. Famed for his bandoneón accordion skills, he was a composer and orchestra leader best remembered for his compositions "Amar Para Qué," "Bien Porteña," "Cantemos Corazón," "Te Odio y te Quiero," and "Un Tango para mi Vieja". Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Panteón SADAIC, 1s 10 #123
Alfonsín, Dr. Raúl Ricardo b. March 12, 1927 d. March 31, 2009 Argentine politician and stateman, Constitutional President of Argentina (1983 - 1989) in its return to democracy, following the military government of the Proceso de Reorganización Nacional (National Reorganization Process). He attended the Liceo Militar General San Martín where he graduated as second lieutenant and joined the Radical Civic Union (UCR) in 1945. He studied at the Universidad de La Plata's Law School where he got his degree in 1950. As a congressman he was a member of the House...[Read More] (Bio by: Nes Pagani) Cementerio de la Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
Aliberti, Antonio b. December 15, 1938 d. August, 2000 Author. He wrote 18 poems books, among them are "Límites Posibles," "Cuartos Contiguos," "Delicado Equilibrio" and "Incierta Vocación." He also wrote five essays books and several anthologies. (Bio by: 380W) Parque Privado Colonial, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
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
Almandos Almonacid, Capt. Vicente b. December 24, 1883 d. November 16, 1953 Argentine Aviation Pioneer. Father of the Argentine Commercial Aviation, first Argentine Flight Engineer. Ace Pilot on Wrodl War I, condecorated by the French Goverment in 1919. On March 20, 1920 he made the first night crossing of the Andes. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de Olivos, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina