Francisco de Asís Tárrega y Eixea (21 November 1852 – 15 December 1909) was a Spanish composer and classical guitarist of the Romantic period. He is known for such pieces as Recuerdos de la Alhambra. He is often called "the father of classical guitar" and is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
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21 November 1852 Villarreal, Province of Castellón, Spain
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Died |
15 December 1909 (aged 57) Barcelona, Spain
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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