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\vˈa͡ɪsənt lˈə͡ʊpɛz wˈa͡ɪ plˈe͡ɪnz], \vˈaɪsənt lˈəʊpɛz wˈaɪ plˈeɪnz], \v_ˈaɪ_s_ə_n_t l_ˈəʊ_p_ɛ_z w_ˈaɪ p_l_ˈeɪ_n_z]\
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An Argentine poet; born in Buenos Ayres in 1784; died there in 1856. He was lawyer, soldier, politician, and author; founded the classic and topographical departments when the university was established. He was Member of Congress, 1819-25; provisional President of the republic, July 5 to Aug. 13, 1827; President of the supreme court of justice; and governor of the province of Buenos Ayres. He wrote the "Argentine National Hymn" and other poetical works.
By Charles Dudley Warner
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