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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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UNESCO states that the Palafoxiana Library was founded in 1646 and became the first public library in Latin America.

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  1. 16461646 yearPalafoxiana LibraryPuebla, MexicoCurrent Record

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SRC-001Palafoxiana Library, Puebla, 1473-1821OfficialENRecord topic / Current recordUNESCO

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