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First Public Library in Latin America
UNESCO states that the Palafoxiana Library was founded in 1646 and became the first public library in Latin America.
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1646year
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- Location
- , Mexico
- Start date
- 1646
- Record status
- Verified · current
Overview
Archive NoteUNESCO states that the Palafoxiana Library was founded in 1646 and became the first public library in Latin America.
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1 Milestones1646 year
Puebla, Mexico
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