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Also Known As Cecilia Böhl de Faber • Cecilia Böhl von Farber
Born December 24, 1796 • Switzerland
Died April 7, 1877 (aged 80) • Sevilla • Spain
Notable Works short story • “The Seagull”
Movement / Style costumbrismo

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