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Castro

biographical name Cas·tro \ ˈka-(ˌ)strō , ˈkä- \

Definition of Castro

Cipriano 1858–1924 Venezuelan general; president of Venezuela (1902–08)

Castro

biographical name Cas·tro \ ˈkä-(ˌ)strō \

Definition of Castro

Inés play \ē-ˈnās\ de 1320?–1355 Spanish noblewoman

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