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Birth of José Echegaray

19 April 1832

Spanish playwright (1832-1916). José Echegaray was born on 19 April 1832 in what is now Spain. José Echegaray is remembered as a playwright, civil engineer and politician, a citizen of Spain. Positions held included the Member of the Congress during Sexenio Democrático and Minister of the Treasury of Spain.

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