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Almagro

Almagro is a toponym and surname of Spanish origin. The name derives from the town of Almagro in the province of Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha, Spain, and has been adopted for various places in the Spanish-speaking world as well as for people bearing the surname.

Almagro, Ciudad Real, Spain: A municipality in central Spain with a well-preserved historic center. The town

Almagro, Buenos Aires, Argentina: A neighborhood in the city of Buenos Aires known for its residential character

Diego de Almagro: A Spanish conquistador active in the early colonial period of South America. Born around

Etymology and usage: Beyond places, Almagro appears in cultural and institutional names derived from the Iberian

is
notable
for
its
medieval
layout
and
architectural
heritage,
including
the
Corral
de
Comedias
de
Almagro,
a
historic
theatre.
It
hosts
the
Festival
Internacional
de
Teatro
Clásico
de
Almagro,
a
major
event
focused
on
classical
theatre.
and
historic
architecture.
It
is
associated
with
local
cultural
life
and
commerce,
and
is
home
to
Club
Almagro,
a
football
club
that
competes
within
the
Argentine
league
system.
the
late
15th
century,
he
led
expeditions
along
the
western
coast
of
the
continent
and
contributed
to
the
early
Spanish
exploration
of
the
region
that
would
become
Chile.
He
was
killed
during
a
conflict
with
rival
factions
linked
to
Francisco
Pizarro.
town
or
from
individuals
bearing
the
surname.
The
term
is
most
commonly
encountered
in
Spain
and
Latin
America,
reflecting
historical
patterns
of
settlement,
exploration,
and
urban
naming.