Don Manuel Alvarez

Don Manuel Alvarez: Don Manuel Alvarez (1727–1797), Spanish sculptor, was born at Salamanca. He followed classical models so closely that he was styled by his countrymen El Griego, "The Greek." His works, which are very numerous, are chiefly to be found at Madrid.

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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed (1911). "Don Manuel Alvarez". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Don_Manuel_Alvarez.

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Name Alvarez, Don Manuel

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Date of birth 1727

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Date of death 1797

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