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Alfredo d'Escragnolle Taunay

Brazilian writer, musician, professor, military engineer, historian, politician, sociologist and nobleman (1843-1899).

Born February 22nd, 1843 in Rio de Janeiro.

Died January 25th, 1899 at 55 years old in Rio de Janeiro (diabetes).

Occupations
engineer, historian, military engineer, military personnel, musician, politician, sociologist, writer
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