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Andrés Segovia

Spanish classical guitarist, who is considered to be the father of the modern classical guitar. Born: February 21, 1893, Linares, Spain. Died: June 2, 1987, Madrid. His second wife was pianist [a1972532] (marriage in 1935), who also made some piano roll recordings. From 1944, he maintained a romantic relationship with Brazilian singer and guitarist [a1991281], which was to last for over a decade.