José Francisco de Isla

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Also Known As	José Francisco de Isla de la Torre y Rojo • El Padre Isla
Born	March 24, 1703 • Spain
Died	November 2, 1781 (aged 78) • Bologna • Italy
Notable Works	“Gil Blas” • “History of the Famous Preacher Friar Gerundio of Campazas, alias Zotes”

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