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Also Known As Antoni Gaudí i Cornet • Antonio Gaudí y Cornet
Born June 25, 1852 • Reus • Spain
Died June 10, 1926 (aged 73) • Barcelona • Spain
Notable Works Casa Batlló • Casa Milá • Colonia Güell Church • Sagrada Família
Movement / Style Art Nouveau

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