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Miguel Grau Seminario, Peruvian admiral (born 1834)

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Miguel Grau

Peruvian Navy officer and politician

Miguel María Grau Seminario was a Peruvian Navy officer and politician best known for his actions during the War of the Pacific. He was nicknamed "Gentleman of the Seas" for his kind and chivalrous treatment of defeated enemies and is held in high esteem by both Peruvians and…
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October 8

Day of the year

October 8 is the 281st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 84 days remain until the end of the year.
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