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Lionel Messi
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- Hispanic Athletes
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Children's Activists
Lionel Messi
Children's Activist, Soccer Player / 1987 -
Argentina native Lionel Messi has established records for goals scored and won individual awards en route to worldwide recognition as the best player in soccer.
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Diego Maradona
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- Hispanic Athletes
- Famous Lefties
- Famous Scorpios
Diego Maradona
Soccer Player / 1960 -
Soccer great Diego Maradona led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup, though his accomplishments were later overshadowed by his battles with drug abuse.
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Eva Peron
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- Hispanic Political Figures
- Notable Hispanic Women
- Famous Taureans
Eva Peron
Women's Rights Activist, Actress, Political Leader / 1919 - 1952
Eva Perón used her position as the first lady of Argentina to fight for women's suffrage and improving the lives of the poor.
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Pope Francis
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Popes
- Famous People Named Francis
Pope Francis
Pope / 1936 -
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church in March 2013, becoming Pope Francis. He is the first pope from the Americas.
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José de San Martín
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- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous People Named José
José de San Martín
Military Leader, Political Leader / 1778 - 1850
Argentine soldier, statesman, and national hero José de San Martín helped lead the revolutions against Spanish rule in Argentina, Chile and Peru.
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Isabel Perón
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- Notable Female Leaders
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Born in 1931
Isabel Perón
World Leader / 1931 -
Isabel Peron is a former President of Argentina. She was the first non-royal female head of state in the Western Hemisphere.
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profile name: Eva Peron profile occupation: Women's Rights Activist, Actress, Political Leader
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profile name: José de San Martín profile occupation: Military Leader, Political Leader
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