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José Antonio de Lavalle y García

1888 – 1957

Agricultural engineerHorse breeder
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Lived 1888 – 1957 (aged 68). José Antonio de Lavalle y García was a Peruvian agricultural engineer and horse breeder.

José Antonio de Lavalle y García (Lima, – ) was a Peruvian agronomist and horse breeder. He was the inspiration for Chabuca Granda's song José Antonio.

Biography

He was born to aristocratic parents José Antonio de Lavalle y Pardo and Rosalía García Delgado. He was a descendant through his father's family of the counts of Premio Real and Casa Saavedra, both by his grandfather; and of the Marquises of Fuente Hermosa de Miranda, by his grandmother.

Selected works La Industria ganadera en el departamento de Junín. (1911) De agronomía nacional. (1912) El mejoramiento de los pastos de la sierra del Perú. (1913) El guano y la agricultura nacional. (1914) Las necesidades de guano de la agricultura nacional. (1917) La crisis económica mundial. (1932)

Ancestry

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Important facts

Born
4 November 1888, Peru
Birth century
19th century
Died
17 May 1957
Occupation
Agricultural engineer, horse breeder
Nationality
Peru
Awards
Order of the Sun of Peru; Order of Merit; Order of the Crown of Italy
Also known as
Jose Antonio de Lavalle y Garcia

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Frequently asked questions

Who was José Antonio de Lavalle y García?

(1888-1957)

When was José Antonio de Lavalle y García born?

José Antonio de Lavalle y García was born on 4 November 1888 in Peru.

When did José Antonio de Lavalle y García die?

José Antonio de Lavalle y García died on 17 May 1957.

What was José Antonio de Lavalle y García's occupation?

José Antonio de Lavalle y García was an agricultural engineer and horse breeder.

What nationality was José Antonio de Lavalle y García?

José Antonio de Lavalle y García was Peruvian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Antonio de Lavalle y García

· Wikidata: Q5938224

· DBpedia: José Antonio de Lavalle y García

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