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3 unusual facts about Florencio Sánchez


Florencio Sánchez

Florencio Sánchez came from a large family; he had eleven siblings and his parents moved his family to the city of Treinta y Tres and later to Minas, where he began his studies at an elementary school.

Sánchez's behavior was completely unusual; upon receiving 3000 Francs in 1910 for the representation of his play Los muertos ("The Dead"), he spent all of his money in just a few days in Niza on women and by gambling in casinos.

Florencio Sánchez, Uruguay

It is named after the Uruguayan writer and politician Florencio Sánchez and is home to more than 3,700 people.


Cayetano Alberto Silva

He wrote the music for the plays Canillita and Cedulas de San Juan for his compatriot friend Florencio Sánchez; both works were premiered in Rosario.


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