Agustin barrios mangore biography books

Agustín Pío Barrios (also known as Agustín Barrios Mangoré, May 5, – August 7, ), an eminent Paraguayanguitarist and composer, was born in the department of Misiones, Paraguay and died in San Salvador, El Salvador.

It has been generally accepted that the guitarist was born in San Juan Bautista in Misiones, however, there is no definitive proof of this as his baptismal document found in the book of registries in the cathedral in San Juan Bautista does not state his precise place of birth. Also, several biographers and authorities present convincing documented evidence that Barrios was born, instead, in the nearby town of Villa Florida, Misiones, situated on the Tebicuary River some 30&#;km north of San Juan Bautista.

Early life

When he was a child, Barrios began to develop a love for music and literature, two areas that were very important to his family.

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