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And who is this man?
Francisco Gabilondo Soler
They created the story
Veracruz is the birthplace of important
Mexican figures outstanding in culture
and art, from Agustín Lara, Francisco
Gabilondo Soler Cri Cri or Salvador
Díaz Mirón, to historical figures such He grew very tall and was fond of
as the former president, Antonio learning; thus, he learned everything he
López de Santa Anna or the historian could, especially geography,
mathematics, astronomy, stories and
Francisco Javier Clavijero.
music. These last two he learned more,
so he combined them in different sizes
and shapes. So much was dedicated to
that, that he ended up working as a
Agustin Lara
composer.
Salvador Díaz
Mirón
Mexican melodic song composer. Due
to his self-taught education, his prolific
production and his undeniable He was a Mexican poet, precursor of
success, Agustín Lara has been modernism. He worked as a journalist
considered in numerous occasions as and teacher. As a politician, he was an
the Irving Berlin of the Mexican song. opposition deputy during the time of
Porfirio Diaz
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