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It has been generally accepted that Barrios was born in San Juan Bautista, Paraguay, [2] although the baptismal document in the book of registries in the cathedral of that city does not give his place of birth and several biographers and authorities present evidence that he was actually born in nearby Villa Florida, Misiones, on the Tebicuary River, 30 km to the north [citation needed]; [3 ...
Ramona Ferreira, Paraguayan journalist and feminist. Renée Ferrer de Arréllaga (born 1944), writer. José Asunción Flores (1904-1972), director and composer. Carlos Franco (born 1965), professional golfer. Julio César Franco (born 1951), politician and former vice-president. Julio César Franco (born 1965), former footballer. Leryn Franco ...
Alfredo Stroessner. Alfredo Stroessner Matiauda (Spanish: [alˈfɾeðo esˈtɾosneɾ]; 3 November 1912 – 16 August 2006) was a Paraguayan army officer, politician and dictator who served as President of Paraguay from 15 August 1954 until his overthrow from power on 3 February 1989. His rule is commonly referred inside Paraguay as El Stronato.
Subcategories. This category has the following 10 subcategories, out of 10 total. 20th-century Paraguayan artists (2 C, 4 P)
Paraguayans. Paraguayans (Spanish: paraguayos) are the citizens of Paraguay. Though the majority of Paraguayans reside in Paraguay, significant communities have been established in multiple countries, most noticeably Argentina, Spain, United States, Brazil.
Paraguayan Americans (Spanish: paraguayo-americano, norteamericano de origen paraguayo or estadounidense de origen paraguayo) are Americans of Paraguayan descent. The Paraguayan population in the United States at the 2010 Census was 24,933. Paraguayans are the smallest Latino group in the United States. The Paraguayan population is concentrated ...
Much of the earliest written history of Paraguay comes from records of the Spanish colonization, beginning in 1516 with the Juan Díaz de Solís ' failed expedition to the Río de la Plata. On the home voyage, after Solís' death, one of the vessels was wrecked off Santa Catarina Island near the Brazilian coast.
Ibero-American Championships. Medellin 1996. Javelin Throw. South American Games. Valencia 1994. Javelin Throw. Edgar Andres Baumann Dure (born 16 April 1970 in San Lorenzo) is a Paraguayan former Javelin Thrower, current Javelin Coach, Sports Promoter and Businessperson. [ 3] He is of German descent. [ 4][ 5]