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1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Alvarez, Don Manuel

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12048611911 Encyclopædia Britannica, Volume 1 — Alvarez, Don Manuel

ALVAREZ, DON MANUEL (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.