About Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga
Lived 1771 – 1848 (aged 76). Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga was an Uruguayan botanist, librarian, naturalist, diplomat, politician and catholic priest.
Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga (Montevideo, 9 December 1771 – Montevideo, 16 February 1848) was a Uruguayan priest, naturalist and botanist.
He was one of those principally responsible for the founding of the National Library of Uruguay and the National University of Uruguay. Further, in 1837, he was part of a committee in charge of establishing the National Museum of Natural History.
The private Universidad Católica del Uruguay Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga (established 1985) is named after him.
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Who was Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga?
Catholic priest and scholar (1771-1848)
When was Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga born?
Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga was born on 9 December 1771 in Montevideo.
When did Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga die?
Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga died on 16 February 1848 in Montevideo.
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Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga was a botanist, librarian, naturalist, diplomat, politician and catholic priest.
What nationality was Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga?
Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga was Uruguayan.
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