1870 in Argentina

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Events in the year 1867 in Argentina.

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References

  1. Bareiro Saguier, Ruben; Villagra Marsal, Carlos. Testimonios de la Guerra Grande. Muerte del Mariscal López. Tomo I’’, Editorial Servilibro. Asuncion, Paraguay, 2007. p 90
  2. UNESCO biography
  3. Martínez, Benjamín, Generales de Urquiza, desfile de valientes, ED. Tor, Bs. As., 1932.