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Pura Belpré
Puerto Rican writer, puppeteer, and librarian (1899–1982)
Pura Belpré was born on February 2, 1899 in Cidra and died on July 1, 1982, aged 83.
Born
February 2, 1899
Pura Belpré died aged 83.
Died: July 1, 1982
- Birthplace
- Cidra
- Professions
- writer, children's writer, librarian, literary critic, marionetteist, historian
- Citizenship
- United States
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- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
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Questions people ask
How old was Pura Belpré when they died?
Pura Belpré died aged 83.
When is Pura Belpré’s birthday?
Pura Belpré’s recorded birthday is February 2.
Where was Pura Belpré born?
Pura Belpré was born in Cidra.
When did Pura Belpré die?
Pura Belpré died on July 1, 1982.