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Manuel Belgrano

Manuel Belgrano (June 3, 1770June 20, 1820) was an Argentine lawyer, politician, and military leader.

Belgrano was born in Buenos Aires.

In 1812, he created the national flag of Argentina.

The ARA General Belgrano was named after him. A small town in the province of Cordoba, Argentina is also named after him: Villa General Belgrano.



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Belgrano's portrait appears on the 10 Argentine Peso bill.


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