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(Encyclopedia) López Velarde, RamónLópez Velarde, Ramónrämōnˈ lōˈpās vālärˈᵺā [key], 1888–1921, Mexican poet. One of the major poets of Mexico, he deeply influenced the work of later poets, notably…
(Encyclopedia) Piazzolla, Ástor Pantaleón, 1921–92, Argentinian composer and player of the bandoneón (a large accordionlike instrument), b. Mar del Plata. He spent much of his childhood in New York,…
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Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments
Date of Information: 10/30/2022[source] Pres. Bongbong Marcos Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Executive Sec.…
