Francisco Piria

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Piria and the second or maternal family name is De Grossi.
Francisco Piria, ca. 1900

Fernando Juan Santiago Francisco María Piria de Grossi (Montevideo, 21 August 1847 - 11 December 1933) was a Uruguayan businessman of Italian descent.

He was notable for establishing the seaside resort known as Piriápolis.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Franciso Piria: life and work of a pioneer who established his own city". Retrieved 1 July 2014.
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